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Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts

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Trump admin cut weather service staff in Kentucky, where tornadoes killed 19. But there's more to the story

Forecasters do a lot of work behind the scenes to make sure the public is informed of weather emergencies.

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Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts before deadly tornadoes hit

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

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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EF-4 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Laurel, Pulaski Counties

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Firefighter killed while shielding wife from tornado

Recovery continues in London, Kentucky, as new severe weather threat looms

A fire broke out at Matunuck Oyster Bar early in the morning of May 20.

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Storms and tornadoes across central US kill dozens and damage homes

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

Severe storms to impact Kentucky

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Severe storms to impact Kentucky following deadly tornadoes

Southern Kentucky faces the highest risk of significant tornadoes (EF-2 or greater). Louisville has a slight risk of tornadoes, with a greater chance of damaging winds and hail. The National Weather Service in Louisville is predicting possible severe weather for areas of the state on May 20,

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In weary Kentucky, deadly tornadoes the latest in relentless spate of storms

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear details devastation after deadly tornado outbreak

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"No one was hurt, but that could've been anyone" the Newcastle Emergency Management said in its Facebook post.

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Heavy storms, tornadoes and 'tennis ball-sized hail' to hit the southern Plains

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Deadly Tornadoes Rip Through Midwestern and Southern U.S.

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FEMA responds to deadly Kentucky tornadoes amid layoffs, looming cuts

Kentucky residents impacted by deadly tornadoes will likely have to turn to a weakened Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid recovery.

Kentucky communities still picking up pieces after EF4 hit

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF4 tornado touched down in Laurel and Pulaski Counties last Friday. The threat of severe weather Tuesday has prompted evacuations for that area as well.

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Longtime Kentucky firefighter died in powerful storm while shielding his wife from danger

Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County community

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NWS: One tornado ripped through all 3 Kentucky counties; rated as violent EF-4

The National Weather Service has finished its survey of the deadly tornado that ripped through southeastern Kentucky last week.

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Kentucky couple lost their arms holding each other as tornado tore through their home

A couple from Laurel County in Kentucky is recovering in a local hospital after a possible EF-3 tornado tore through their home and ripped their arms off as they held each other through the storm.

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Kentucky tornado updates: Mandatory evacuation order issued for some in Laurel County

In Louisville, storms are expected to arrive sometime between 5-8 p.m. Maps issued by NWS Louisville at 12:03 p.m. showed southwestern Kentucky, including Bowling Green, under a greater than 10% risk for tornadoes of at least EF-2 strength within 25 miles.

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NWS confirms a nearly mile-wide EF-4 tornado hit southeastern Kentucky

The National Weather Service has released that the deadly tornado that impacted parts of Pulaski and Laurel counties over the weekend in Kentucky was an EF-4 tornado and was nearly a mile wide.

Kentucky, Tennessee expected to see highest number of cicadas in 2025

Kentucky and Tennessee are expected to see the largest number of cicadas emerging in 2025. NBC News’ Marissa Parra explains how the bugs can help the environment and what you need to know about the invasion.

Kentucky tornado survivors recount harrowing experiences amid cleanup efforts

Tornadoes that swept through parts of Kentucky Friday night killed 18 people in Kentucky and left several others critically injured. The storms that hit Kentucky came from a weather system