An EF-1 tornado touched down in Louisville on the Fourth of July, according to the National Weather Service.
The tornado touched down around 1:27 p.m. along Woodland Avenue. The NWS said the tornado was on the ground for approximately one minute and traveled just over a half-mile.
The tornado reached maximum wind speeds of 95 miles per hour and had a maximum width of 170 yards, according to the NWS. No injuries were reported.
The storm came mostly unannounced, as there was no tornado or severe thunderstorm warning issued before the storm arrived, according to WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey.
Another tornado touched down in Harrison County, In. approximately 20 minutes earlier, according to the NWS.
Central Kentucky, Lexington weather forecast
More storms and thunderstorms are possible and in the weather forecast for Friday. NWS meteorologists said a wave of active weather is traveling west to east and is expected to impact Central Kentucky from roughly 7 a.m. through the early afternoon.
The intensity of the storms appears to be sub-severe, but there have been reports of severe weather at the leading edge of the storm, NWS meteorologists said. Localized wind damage is possible but 30-40 mile per hour wind gusts are more likely.
Less humid conditions are expected after the storms leave the area later in the day and chances for rain aren’t present until next week, according to the NWS. The forecasted high temperature for Friday is 89 degrees while the expected low temperature in the evening is 67 degrees.
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