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Kentucky governor praises federal response to tornado, downplaying cuts at NWS

Gov. Andy Beshear praised the Trump administration’s response to a deadly tornado in his state, even as he worried about cuts at NWS.

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Did weather service staffing cuts impact tornado warnings in Kentucky? Governor weighs in

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Did staffing cuts at weather service affect Kentucky’s tornado response?

Mayday Parade honors Kentucky tornado victims during Cincy show: 'We'll do what we can'

Mayday Parade, an iconic pop-punk band from the early 2000s, took fans on a musical journey through its decades-long career when it brought its Three Cheers for 20 Years tour to Andrew J. Brady Music...

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Storms kill dozens in Midwest and South. ‘The devastation is truly heartbreaking’

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Laurel Co. Fire Department grieves loss of Major Leatherman after tornado hits area

Pulaski County officials declare curfew until further notice: ‘No exceptions’

According to a declaration signed by Judge Executive Marshall Todd, Parkers Mill Road and adjacent areas will be under curfew from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for “public safety and security” reasons.

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Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 11h

Storms and tornadoes across central US kill dozens and damage homes

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Local law enforcement provide info on storm relief resources

Storms and tornadoes continue to ravage central US

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How many tornadoes hit Kentucky? What we know as storm surveys continue

Multiple tornadoes have been confirmed in Kentucky after severe storms devastated communities starting May 16.

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Residents Dig Out From Tornado Damage After Storms Kill 27 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia

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Storms and tornadoes continue to ravage central US after killing dozens

Newlyweds lose first home in deadly Kentucky storm

Severe storms in the Midwest and South killed more than two dozen people, with officials fearing the death toll could still rise.

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Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 27 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia

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Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky

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Tornadoes expose staffing crisis at National Weather Service

The National Weather Service faces staffing shortages as tornadoes hit Kentucky, raising concerns about future severe weather preparedness.

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How a tornado tested a Kentucky weather office that cut overnight staff

The Jackson, Kentucky office is one of a growing number of forecast offices unable to cover an overnight shift since the Trump administration cut staffing levels through buyouts and firings.

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

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.

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National Weather Service confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties

Preliminary storm surveys from the National Weather Service have confirmed significant tornado damage across multiple Kentucky counties following the recent severe weather outbreak.

After Cuts, a Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing as Severe Storms Bear Down

The office in Jackson, Ky., is one of several left without an overnight forecaster after hundreds of jobs were recently cut from the National Weather Service.

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Kentucky has had at least 18 severe weather emergencies since 2019. Here’s a recap

At least three emergency orders were issued in 2024; three were also issued in 2023, five in 2022, two in 2021 and one in 2020. A violent wave of Friday storms and a tornado has killed at least 19 people in Southern Kentucky.

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Kentucky fire major died trying to save wife’s life when Laurel County tornado struck

Major Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a fire alarm when the tornado touched down.

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AERIALS: Long path of destruction cut by Kentucky tornado through Daniel Boone National Forest

WLWT Louisville news affiliate WLKY flew a helicopter over Russell, Pulaski, and Laurel counties on Sunday to document the scope of destruction from Friday night's tornado.WLKY's crew traced a path from where the preliminary EF-2 to EF-3 tornado touched down near Russell Springs in Russell County all the way to London in Laurel County.