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How many tornadoes hit Kentucky? What we know as storm surveys continue

An EF-3 tornado tore through Russell, Pulaski, and Laurel counties, resulting in significant damage and fatalities.

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Kentucky neighborhoods hit by tornado to evacuate ahead of next round of storms

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More tornadoes and severe weather could hit Kentucky and the Mid-South

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Kentucky tornadoes destroyed or heavily damaged 1,500-plus homes, state says

Early assessments indicate the deadly storms that hit Kentucky late May 16 likely destroyed or heavily damaged more than 1,500 homes, according to the state’s request for a federal disaster declarati...

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Tornado-spawning storms threaten Central U.S. after deadly outbreak

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Donations for Kentucky tornado relief will be accepted outside Kroger Field

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Who are the people who died in the Kentucky tornadoes? What we know about the victims

As of May 20, 19 people had died in Kentucky due to the severe weather event, Gov. Andy Beshear said.

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Severe weather hits parts of Kentucky, Missouri hard

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Tornado that hit Pulaski, Laurel counties ruled EF-4. More severe weather approaches

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NWS confirms near mile-wide tornado tore through southern Kentucky

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a powerful EF-4 tornado tore through southern Kentucky on Friday night, devastating communities across multiple counties.

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NWS confirms a nearly mile-wide EF-4 tornado hit Laurel County, Kentucky

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Kentucky tornado updates: Mandatory evacuation order issued for some in Laurel County

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Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts before deadly tornadoes hit

The Jackson, Kentucky, weather service office recently cut overnight staff but meteorologists were called in to handle the deadly tornado outbreak.

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Trump admin cut weather service staff in Kentucky, where tornadoes killed 19. But there's more to the story

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.

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Kentucky governor praises federal response to tornado, downplaying cuts at NWS

Gov. Andy Beshear praised the Trump administration’s response to a deadly tornado in his state, even as he worried about cuts at NWS.

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Kentucky NWS Faced Staff Cuts Before Deadly Tornado Hit: Reports

Amid storms that killed 27, the NWS office in Jackson, Kentucky, reportedly scrambled to cover overnight forecasts on Friday.

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NWS releases damage survey for May 20 tornadoes

According to NWS, the damage survey found two brief EF1 tornadoes occurred in the early morning hours of May 20. The first tornado impacted the north side of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It touched down at the Cape Splash Aquatic Center at 1:08 a.m., causing some damage to the facility.

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Kentucky Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction in Somerset

Checkout this devastating footage of Somerset after the Kentucky tornado struck the town. An EF-4 tornado with 170 mph winds devastated Kentucky as volunteers and first responders continue recovery efforts amid widespread destruction.

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What is the forecast in Louisville? Scattered rain chances in coming days across Kentucky

Following recent severe storms, including a deadly EF-4 tornado, Kentucky is expected to see lesser chances of showers in the coming days. Sunday has a higher chance of precipitation, 60-80%, with possible thunderstorms and highs near 68.