Tornados confirmed in southern Indiana after Friday night storms

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Two tornados have been confirmed in southern Indiana after a strong line of storms went through the area on Friday night.

The National Weather Service Louisville said an EF-0 tornado went through Washington County with winds estimated between 70 to 75 mph, according to a preliminary report.

An EF-0 tornado also went through Scott County with 80 mph winds, according to the NWS. Officials believe the tornado had a half-mile path and a width of 75 yards.

Following severe weather and tornado warnings last night — large trees were snapped in half and storm damage can be seen all throughout Lexington, IN today. A resident I spoke with says “It got ugly in seconds.” She also says her family is lucky to be alive. @WDRBNews pic.twitter.com/eAzmakJAxW
— Breon Martin (@BreonMartin) October 16, 2021

A Scott County resident told WDRB News her family is lucky to be alive after the storm "got ugly in seconds." The tornado downed trees and hit the Lexington cemetery, where broken branches could be seen covering some of the headstones.

The NWS had a damage survey crew near East Lake Road and Peak-A-Boo Lake on Saturday morning.

Damage from Friday night tornado in southern Indiana

Meteorologist John Gordon with the NWS Louisville said the tornado came through Lexington, Indiana around 10:45 p.m.

A #tornado has been confirmed from the storms last night in Washington County, IN. Preliminary result is EF-0 with 70-75 mph winds. Scott county, IN survey next.
— Marc Weinberg (@MarcWeinbergWX) October 16, 2021

"This is a classic small tornado that hits a lot of trees and power lines. It’s a skipper, so most of the damage is in the upper part of the trees, Gordon said.

Meteorologist John Gordon with the National Weather Service in Louisville just wrapped up a survey of the storm damage: pic.twitter.com/ghAQFHZ3oz
— Breon Martin (@BreonMartin) October 16, 2021

"I'm glad no one was injured or worse."

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