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A few storms may be possible Tuesday morning, but the main threat for strong-to-severe thunderstorms comes in the afternoon to evening hours. Damaging winds, excessive rain and isolated tornadoes are all possible. Make sure you stay weather aware and have a way to receive severe weather alerts.
Additionally, there was no evidence that tornado sirens in the area had been deactivated by the Trump administration's budget cuts — if there was, the people affected by the storm certainly would have noted that fact in interviews.
The weather service predicts two waves of storm systems Tuesday, with the second having the potential for significant impact across KY.
Laurel County Public Schools has officially ended the 2024-2025 academic year early, with Friday, May 16, marking the last day of school.
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Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) on MSNWeather radios down in 49 counties as Kentucky braces for more stormsResidents in 49 Kentucky counties are urged to find alternate ways to receive severe weather alerts through Wednesday.
A Weather Impact Alert Day across southern Indiana and Kentucky as a weather system brings heavy rain and strong storms to the region.
Southeastern Kentucky communities are mourning the losses of loved ones who were killed as tornadoes and heavy storms rushed through the region May 16.