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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

March 12, 1986
Counties:  Hardin
F-scale:  F1
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Time:  4:40am
Notes:  Storm Data touches this tornado down at Eastview and hits KY 84.


March 12, 1986
Counties:  Nelson
F-scale:  F1
Deaths:
Injuries:  2
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Time:  5:10am
Notes:  Storm Data says this tornado struck Hunters Lane, north of Bardstown.


March 12, 1986
Counties:  Nicholas
F-scale:  F1
Deaths:
Injuries:  3
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Time:  6:15am
Noted discrepancies:  SPC/NCDC lat/lon is actually in Robertson County.  Storm Data says the tornado touched down eight miles north of Carlisle on Ball Hill Road.  We have plotted it according to Storm Data.