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The National Weather Service confirmed Thursday afternoon that a preliminary EF1 tornado hit Scott and Jefferson counties in Indiana during overnight storms.

Scott and Jefferson counties, Indiana

Who
The National Weather Service
What
The National Weather Service confirmed Thursday afternoon that a preliminary EF1 tornado hit Scott and Jefferson counties in Indiana during overnight storms.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 GMT · 1d 8h ago
Where
Scott and Jefferson counties, Indiana ·
Why
Strong storms swept across Kentuckiana overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and reports of tornadoes in several communities.
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The tornado saw peak winds of 110 mph, causing damage in areas like Jackson County, Indiana, and prompting several watches and warnings across portions of Kentucky and Indiana.

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