Kentucky Tornado: 52-Mile Path of Destruction, NWS Assessment Underway

Kentucky Tornado Damage: NWS Experts Assess Path of Destruction A powerful tornado tore through Laurel County, Kentucky, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Meteorologist Jordan Steele from The Weather Channel reported from the scene, capturing the devastation on video. He interviewed experts from the National Weather Service (NWS) who are meticulously analyzing the storm's path to determine its official rating. "All these data points and data sets are used to analyze the entire storm path and ultimately give us a rating," Steele explained in his report, while surveying the damage to homes and a church. The video shows homes reduced to rubble, debris scattered across yards, and uprooted trees. The NWS experts confirmed the tornado's path extended approximately 52 miles across Laurel and Pulaski Counties. One NWS expert added, "There's going to be an additional path length addition for the Russell County side." The collaboration between Steele and the NWS provides a clear picture of the tornado's impact and the ongoing efforts to assess the damage. This event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of severe weather preparedness and the crucial role of meteorological collaboration in disaster response.