Louisville, KY – Two tornadoes touched down in Jefferson County and Harrison County, KY, on the Fourth of July, causing some damage.
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that an EF-0 tornado hit Harrison County with peak winds of 80 mph and a path length of approximately one mile. Meanwhile, an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 95 mph struck Jefferson County, carving a path over half a mile long through a neighborhood.
According to the NWS, the tornadoes occurred between 1:06 and 1:28 PM EDT on Thursday. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported in either county. The storms caused property damage, with officials conducting ongoing assessments.
Today’s forecast predicts partly cloudy conditions from 5 AM to 7 AM, with a 55% chance of thunderstorms expected around 2 PM. Temperatures will range from a low of 73°F in the morning to a high of 84°F in the afternoon.
The weather for the upcoming days is as follows:
• Saturday: Mostly sunny with temperatures ranging from 66°F to 86°F.
• Sunday: Sunny skies with a high of 89°F and a low of 66°F.
• Monday: Clear skies with a high of 93°F and a low of 68°F.
• Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain, high of 85°F, and low of 70°F.
• Wednesday: Similar conditions with a high of 84°F and a low of 69°F.
• Thursday: Expect another partly cloudy day with a 40% chance of rain, high of 85°F, and low of 67°F.
• Friday: The week concludes with partly cloudy skies and temperatures between 67°F and 87°F.
