Wind Damaging Storm Approaching Louisville Metro

Evansville has received significant wind damage. Investigators will probably check out if any of the damage was related to a tornado. At present, severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for counties west of Louisville. In Spencer County, Indiana, trees are down across Hwy 62. This thing is moving quickly to the east.

Winds are weakening some according to radar returns. This could be due to storms in the area that have stabilized the atmosphere somewhat.

Nevertheless, strong to damaging winds will approach the area, with highest winds expected west of the area. However, southwest Jefferson County and southern Jefferson county stand the best chance of receiving any stronger winds as the line attempts to hold together.

More updates as the line approaches Louisville.

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4:40pm Update
Tornado WARNING
Harrison County and Crawford County IN

Rotation noted on RADAR near Carefree. If anything, winds are increasing again. Damaging straight-line winds are possible along this line with a possible spin-up anywhere within the warned area.

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I may be going into storm-spotting mode shortly as it takes me a few minutes to get to my location here in Valley Station.

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4:50pm UPDATE

Radar indicates strong winds from 50-60mph exiting Meade County into Harrison County IN. Are these winds mixing down? Not much damage reports coming in yet.

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5:05pm
6-7 trees down across hwy 66. May take 2 hours to clear in and near Tell City IN

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5:12pm


Approaching my storm spotting location...updates later.

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5:25pm
Lightning strikes and heavy rain in Valley Station. Winds well below severe criteria, up to 30 mph. Rainfall totals coming next.

MS