LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Meade County was hit by a second EF-1 tornado during Sunday’s storms, according to the latest survey from the National Weather Service.
The second EF-1 tornado with wind speeds of 90 mph touched down in the town of Flaherty, Kentucky, according to the survey.
WDRB Chief Meteorologist Marc Weinberg posted an update on his Facebook page Tuesday afternoon.
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That brings the total tornado count from Sunday night’s storms to four in our area. That number could grow as NWS continues to conduct surveys.
More severe weather is in the forecast through the end of the week, and officials are urging people to take precautions. For real-time weather alerts, sign up for emergency notifications by texting “LensAlert” to 67283.
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