National Weather Service confirms at least EF-3 tornado damage in London, Kentucky

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado caused at least EF-3 level damage in part of Laurel County late Friday night. According to the NWS, an EF-3 tornado is capable of producing wind speeds between 136 and 165 mph.Survey teams were still working to assess damage into the evening Sunday, but officials said they have already documented severe damage near and west of the London-Corbin Airport.The airport suffered substantial damage, including the destruction of several hangars, aircraft, and a medical helicopter. Friday night’s tornado resulted in at least 19 confirmed deaths in Kentucky, with 17 in Laurel County alone. The other two deaths were from Pulaski County and Russell County.Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said there are also 10 Kentuckians at UK Hospital being treated for injuries from the severe weather.As of last check, three people remain in critical condition, while four have been upgraded to “fair” and three to “good” condition.

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. —

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado caused at least EF-3 level damage in part of Laurel County late Friday night.

According to the NWS, an EF-3 tornado is capable of producing wind speeds between 136 and 165 mph.

Survey teams were still working to assess damage into the evening Sunday, but officials said they have already documented severe damage near and west of the London-Corbin Airport.

The airport suffered substantial damage, including the destruction of several hangars, aircraft, and a medical helicopter.

Friday night’s tornado resulted in at least 19 confirmed deaths in Kentucky, with 17 in Laurel County alone. The other two deaths were from Pulaski County and Russell County.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said there are also 10 Kentuckians at UK Hospital being treated for injuries from the severe weather.

As of last check, three people remain in critical condition, while four have been upgraded to “fair” and three to “good” condition.