According to a preliminary storm survey, the long-track tornado reached peak winds of 110 mph and stayed on the ground for 21.7 miles.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a "large and extremely dangerous" tornado touched down Tuesday evening in Munfordville, Kentucky.
The NWS said Friday the tornado saw peak winds of 130 MPH.
Viewers sent in some stunning photos, and WDRB's own Marc Weinberg was on assignment, taking his own photos of the lights.
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There's also been reports of downed trees in the area.
Students returned in in-person classes Thursday after two days of NTI due to winter weather.
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the area late Tuesday night through noon on Wednesday
Eighty-one people died when the tornadoes moved through western Kentucky late December 10 and continued into the morning hours of December 11.
Photos from Monroe County show trees downs and parts of houses sheered off by the wind.