The Jackson, Kentucky, office is one of at least four such facilities across the country that is so short-staffed that it is no longer routinely operating 24/7.

Storm surveys are continuing after destructive storms hit areas in southern Kentucky, leaving a trail of destruction across several communities.

The National Weather Service in Paducah has confirmed that at least nine tornadoes touched down across the western Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri region Friday afternoon and evening.

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

A slight risk for severe weather is in the forecast for Louisville, but areas of Kentucky already hit hard by tornadoes could see more severe storms.

Millions of people in the Midwest and Great Plains are in the path of numerous severe thunderstorms expected on Monday. Kansas City is expecting winds up to 50 MPH and half-dollar-sized hail that could damage roofs or cars.

A preliminary survey by National Weather Service Jackson suggests an EF-3 tornado struck Laurel County late Friday.

A Kentucky family emerged from the basement of their London, Kentucky, home Friday after an EF-3 tornado destroyed their entire neighborhood. They jumped into action, finding buried and injured neighbors,