A likely tornado struck Pembroke early Saturday with downed trees and building damage forcing the closure of most roads in the southeastern Christian County town.
A tornado warning was issued for Christian County around 12:45 after a confirmed tornado was spotted near Lafayette. Pembroke Fire Chief Nick Belair said there is widespread damage in the city.
click to download audioBelair said the damage concentration appears to be in the Mason Lane area of the city.
click to download audioJohn Godsey was in the Pembroke area to report on the storm damage he observed.
click to download audioAccording to National Weather Service statistics, a confirmed tornado Saturday morning would be the first one in December in Christian County in at least the past 60 years.
