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Kentucky, Tornado and Missouri

Nine tornadoes confirmed across Missouri and Kentucky, including deadly EF3 in Scott County

Nine tornadoes struck Missouri and Kentucky on May 16, including a deadly EF3 in Scott County that killed two people and destroyed homes. The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes up to EF4 strength.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

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

Residents in Kentucky and Missouri are digging through tornado-stricken neighborhoods and clearing debris after severe storms swept through parts of the Midwest and South and left more than two dozen

NBC News · 1d

At least 18 dead after powerful tornado ripped through Kentucky

At least 18 people have died in Kentucky following severe weather that swept through Missouri and Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said the fatalities were caused by a single tornado, initially estimated to be an EF3.

Kentucky, National Weather Service

Lexington Herald-Leader on MSN · 23h

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. Andy Beshear say the office was staffed Friday night and early Saturday.

WLKY on MSN · 23m

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

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado caused at least EF-3 level damage in part of Laurel County late Friday night. According to the NWS, an EF-3 tornado is capable of producing wind speeds between 136 and 165 mph.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

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.

30mon MSN

Nation braces for more brutal weather after storms that killed dozens: Updates

"A maturing central U.S. storm system is expected to produce another round of dangerous severe weather and instances of flash ...

WEHT Evansville on MSN15h

National Weather Service releases details of Morganfield tornado

The National Weather Service has released the details of the tornado that swept through Morganfield Friday. A release ...

NewsChannel 5 Nashville59m

NWS confirms EF2 tornado touches down Todd County, Ky. on Friday

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado touched down on Friday night. A tornado outbreak spanned across Kentucky with nine tornadoes, one touching down in Allegre and tracking six miles.

6hon MSN

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 ...

WPKY2d

West Kentucky’s Severe Weather Threat Remains Intact Friday

Following an 11 AM conference call Friday, officials with the Paducah National Weather Service office remain keyed in on this ...

FOX 56 News on MSN3d

Tracking severe weather watches, warnings in Kentucky: Large hail, tornado risk ahead

The FOX 56 Weather Authority said this bout of severe weather has the potential of bringing very large hail and strong ...

3don MSN

Severe weather coming to KY next 2 nights. Friday’s storm expected to be strongest

Hazards from Friday’s storm include damaging winds, large hail, potentially strong tornadoes and torrential rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.

The Owensboro Times3d

NWS: Severe weather threat includes tornadoes, hurricane-force winds, and large hail through Friday

The National Weather Service is warning of risks including strong tornadoes, hurricane-force winds, and hail up to the size ...

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