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 >

May 22, 1989
Counties: Simpson
F-scale:  F1
Deaths:
Injuries: 1
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Time: 5:25pm
Notes:  Storm Data says this tornado touched down in Middleton.

May 22, 1989
Counties: Simpson
F-scale:  F2
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Path width: 50 yards
Path length: 5 miles
Time: 6:50pm
Grazulis narrative: Eight homes and 22 barns were destroyed, and 13 other homes were damaged in the south part of Franklin.
Noted discrepancies: None

May 22, 1989
Counties: Monroe
F-scale:  F0
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Time: 8:15pm
Notes:  Storm Data says this tornado touched down in Fountain Run.