The Latest: Hail, Storm Damage in Central Kentucky Reported
Parts of central Kentucky pounded by hail as strong winds have lashed the state from severe storms raking the South.
| April 5, 2017, at 7:46 p.m.
A pontoon boat sits in the front yard of a home in the Screamer community of Henry County, Ala., after a suspected tornado touched down in the county Wednesday, April 5, 2017. National Weather Service meteorologist Mark Wool said a suspected tornado touched down Wednesday in Henry County, Alabama, before crossing into Georgia. (Michele W. Forehand/Dothan Eagle via AP) The Associated Press
* HAZARDS... Several tornadoes, a few intense Widespread damaging winds Scattered large hail, some baseball size
* SUMMARY... Numerous to widespread severe storms are expected from the Mid-Missouri Valley south into the Ark-La-Tex states and Lower Mississippi Valley this afternoon into tonight. Several tornadoes (some strong), very large hail, and damaging winds will be possible.
Preparedness actions...
Review your severe weather safety procedures for the possibility of dangerous weather today. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, weather.gov, or other media for watches and warnings. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form during the next several hours. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, move to a place of safety, ideally in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.