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After Cuts, a Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing

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

Recent federal cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) have raised some concerns from the public over whether the organization's office in Jackson was able to issue warnings with enough time for residents to act.

WPTZ Plattsburgh-Burlington o… · 36m

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.

Lexington Herald-Leader on MSN · 1d

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.

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Lexington Herald-Leader on MSN · 20h

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.

USA TODAY · 1d

At least 18 killed, others injured in storms in Kentucky. See latest weather updates

Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll is expected to rise as more information comes in following storms that struck Kentucky.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Residents dig out after severe storms kill 27 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia

We are hard at work this morning addressing the tragic damage and deaths caused by severe weather,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.

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National Weather Service still launching balloons once a day, facing staffing issues

First Alert 6 has been asking Flood’s office since May 8th why improved data collection has been delayed at the National ...

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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 ...

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NOAA weather radio transmitters going offline temporarily; what you should know to stay prepared

Kentucky and southern Indiana face severe weather but NOAA radio service goes offline. Learn how you can stay informed using ...

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More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes

Another round of tornadoes has struck the central U.S. after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people ...

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Did federal cuts impact the National Weather Service during Friday’s storms?

There have been questions about the potential impact of staffing cuts at some offices of the National Weather Service.

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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 ...

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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.

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