Severe Thunderstorm Threat From the Central Plains to the Northeast; Extreme HeatRisk for the East Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. Read More >

April 2, 1983
Counties: Russell
F-scale:  F1
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Injuries: 1
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Time: 9:35am
Noted discrepancies: None

April 28, 1983
Counties: Logan
F-scale:  F1
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Time: 8:47pm
Noted discrepancies: None

August 11, 1983
Counties: Warren
F-scale:  F1
Deaths:
Injuries: 6
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Time: 2:00pm
Notes:  Storm Data says this tornado struck the Greenwood Trailer Park on the north side of Bowling Green.

August 11, 1983
Counties: Clark KY
F-scale:  F0
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Time: 2:50pm
Noted discrepancies:  Storm Data says this storm struck on Irvine Road. Mapped as best as possible, since lat/lon given was just off of Irvine Road. In appears to have struck in or very near Winchester, so additional research may help to pinpoint its exact location.

August 12, 1983
Counties: Garrard
F-scale:  F0
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Time:   8:00pm
Notes:  Storm Data says this tornado struck on Gaffney Road. Plotted on Gaffney Road as close to the given lat/lon as possible.