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NWS confirms preliminary EF1 tornado in Jefferson, Scott counties in Indiana after overnight storms
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Key Points:
- The National Weather Service confirmed a preliminary EF1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph struck Scott and Jefferson counties in Indiana during overnight storms.
- Severe weather, including damaging winds, heavy rain, and tornado reports, affected Kentuckiana from late Wednesday into early Thursday.
- At least two radar-confirmed tornadoes impacted southern Indiana, with Jackson County among the hardest-hit areas.
- The NWS issued multiple watches and warnings across Kentucky and Indiana, warning of possible tornadoes, damaging winds up to 75 mph, and isolated hail.
- Storm surveys are ongoing to assess tornado touchdowns and their strength, with residents urged to stay weather aware through local alerts and apps.
