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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 5, 1996
Counties:  Washington KY
F-scale:  F0
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Time:  12:35pm
Notes:  Storm Data says this tornado touched down a mile east of Willisburg.

May 5, 1996
Counties:  Meade
F-scale:  F1
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Injuries:  10
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Time:  4:05pm
Notes:  Storm Data says this tornado moved from just north of Ekron to three miles southeast of Brandenburg.