By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Severe weather that struck parts of Kentucky overnight and into the morning left at least two people injured.
The National Weather Service in Louisville reported one man was injured in Hardin County when his truck was blown off the road and into a barn. He was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. The extent of his injuries is not known.
There were numerous reports of trees down, roofs blown off buildings, along with hail between one and two inches in diameter throughout central Kentucky.
Another injury was reported in Pike County after a tree was blown onto a mobile home near Regina, Ky., injuring a person inside. No word on the seriousness of the injuries.
Crews out of Louisville are surveying parts of central Kentucky near Hardin, Edmonson, Casey and other surrounding counties for evidence of tornadoes.
The Paducah National Weather Service received reports of funnel clouds in Muhlenburg, Hopkins and Graves counties. Crews are working to document any tornado damage.
High winds with gusts up to 69 mph were reported near Hartford in Ohio County.
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The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Northern Kentucky and says snow accumulations of 1-2 inches is possible for Friday night. There is also a flood advisory for the Ohio River which is at 50.2 feet. Flood stage is 52 feet.
