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Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of May 16. Three tornadoes impacted western Kentucky, including an EF-3 tornado in Morganfield with winds of 155 mph, an EF-2 tornado in Allegre and an EF-2 tornado in Casky.
The relentless spring severe weather continues, with the latest severe storm threat Tuesday centered across the lower Ohio and Tennessee valleys. This includes Kentucky, which just endured a deadly tornado outbreak last Friday.
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.
Tornadoes in southeastern Kentucky resulted in at least 19 confirmed fatalities, with a potential for a higher death toll. Surveys are now underway to determine tornado ratings. While Louisville experienced tree damage and power outages,
In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents tried to process the disaster.
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Reed Sheppard isn't in Cabo or Cancún this spring following the Houston Rockets' elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Instead, the Houston Rockets guard has spent recent days in his hometown,
From donating to a disaster relief fund to volunteering for debris cleanup, here's how you can help Kentucky residents impacted by tornado damages.
Forecasters warned Monday that more tornados and storms were possible in the central U.S. as people from Texas to Kentucky cleaned up from severe weather that has killed more than two dozen people in four days.
Compassion shines as Tri-State volunteers collect essential donations for southeastern Kentucky tornado victims, including food and supplies for both people and pets.