Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
193 NOUS43 KPAH 282248 CCA PNSPAH ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087- 100-107>112-114-291000- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Paducah, KY 450 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024 /550 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/26/24 Tornado Event in McLean and Muhlenberg Counties... ..Early morning Island/Bremen, KY tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 9.81 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 09:21 AM CDT Start Location: 2 WNW Bremen / Muhlenberg County / KY Start Lat/Lon: 37.3705 / -87.2523 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 09:30 AM CDT End Location: 2 W Coffman / McLean County / KY End Lat/Lon: 37.4668 / -87.1311 Survey Summary: The tornado began just north of Bremen and moved northeastward into the town of Island. The path consisted mostly of tree damage with minor damage to an automotive service building and powerlines in Island. Thanks to NWS Louisville for the assistance with this survey. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ JG/CG/JGG