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Short staffing at NWS in Kentucky did not affect tornado warnings for deadly storms, union says
The Jackson, Kentucky, office is one of at least four such facilities across the country that is so short-staffed that it is ...
Drone video shows path of destruction tornado carved through Kentucky town
At least 19 people were killed after weekend storms moved through Kentucky–including a devastating tornado that damaged hundreds of homes, tossed vehicles and left many people homeless.
Here's how you can help the Laurel County, KY community as recovery efforts continue from reported tornado
Several parts of the state were struck by the tornado early Saturday morning, leaving significant damage across the area.
Search and rescue efforts continue in Kentucky, Missouri after deadly tornado outbreak devastates communities
Recovery operations are underway, and first responders are continuing their heroic efforts to search for survivors among the ...
Did staffing cuts at weather service affect Kentucky’s tornado response?
Due to staffing shortages, the National Weather Service in Jackson no longer has overnight staff. But NWS and Kentucky Gov.
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‘You’ll never find a better human being’: Reed Sheppard assists Kentucky’s tornado relief
Trust me, you’ll never find a better human being than Reed Sheppard,” a resident of London, Kentucky, wrote after Sheppard’s tornado relief efforts.
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AERIALS: Long path of destruction cut by Kentucky tornado, sometimes half a mile wide
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — WLKY NewsChopper flew over Russell, Pulaski, and Laurel counties Sunday to capture just how enormous the scope of destruction was from Friday night's tornado. Our crew traced ...
National Weather Service confirms EF-2 tornado strikes Pulaski County
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. — The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-2 tornado, possible an EF-3, has struck the ...