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 >

October 4, 2002
Counties: Jefferson KY
F-scale: F1
Deaths:
Injuries:
Path width: 50 yards
Path length:
Time: 5:47pm
Noted discrepancies: SPC lists a path width of 17 yards, NCDC and Storm Data say 50 yards.
Notes: Storm Data says this tornado touched down on the Ohio River 8.4 miles northeast of Louisville, moved through the Springhurst area of Louisville, struck the Indian Springs Country Club, and lifted 12.6 miles northeast of Louisville. Wonder if this formed in the remnants of Hurricane Lili?