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WSR-88D reflectivity image of a severe thunderstorm over Hart County, Kentucky on May 11, 2003. Base reflectivity data is one of the basic products available on the WSR-88D. Reflectivity shows where and how hard it is raining or snowing, as well as precipitation intensity trends and movement. Blue and green colors represent light-to-moderate rainfall. Yellow and orange colors show moderate-to-heavy precipitation, while red is very heavy rainfall and possibly hail. At left is a close-in view of a severe  thunderstorm over Hart County in east-central Kentucky (northeast of Bowling Green) on May 11, 2003.  This storm had supercell characteristics and was embedded in a squall line over central Kentucky. The storm produced wind damage and an F0-F1 tornado near Munfordville.  More information and radar images on this May 11, 2003 severe event are available.

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