According to the National Weather Service of Paducah, Kentucky, the preliminary rating of the western Kentucky tornado is EF4.
(LEX 18) — Thank you for your patience through the survey process of this historic tornado event that impacted Western Kentucky Friday night. The portion of the long-track tornado from Fulton County to Muhlenberg County in Western Kentucky will be given a preliminary damage rating of EF4. pic.twitter.com/N5hM3aEmKb
— NWS Paducah, KY (@NWSPaducah) December 15, 2021
The tornado could still be upgraded to a rating of EF5 if new damage warrants it.
