Two tornadoes have struck Kentucky, prompting Governor Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency. The tornadoes hit Nelson and Anderson counties and are both categorized as EF-1s as damage assessments are ongoing.
The Nelson County tornado reached a top wind speed of 95 mph, while the Anderson County tornado reached 90 mph.
In Anderson County, several barns lost their roofs, and trees and power lines were knocked down.
In Jessamine County, nearly two dozen businesses were damaged, and multiple cars were flipped, possibly due to a tornado or straight-line winds, as reported by the Herald-Leader.
Numerous areas in Kentucky are experiencing power outages, and there is widespread damage across central and eastern Kentucky from storms that brought heavy rain, hail, lightning, and damaging winds.
Governor Beshear issued the state of emergency on Tuesday afternoon, citing significant damage to structures.
Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported thus far. Beshear urged all Kentuckians to stay alert to the weather as more severe weather is expected throughout the afternoon and evening.
A tornado watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday for Grayson County and counties from northern Kentucky to south-central Kentucky.