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Kentucky, tornado and EF4

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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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NWS confirms a nearly mile-wide EF-4 tornado hit southeastern Kentucky

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NWS: EF4 tornado confirmed to have hit southern Kentucky, killing 19 people

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

A deadly, tornado-spawning storm system that's pummeled large portions of the country for days was threatening the central U.S. into Monday night.

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Mayday Parade honors Kentucky tornado victims during Cincy show: 'We'll do what we can'

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Tornadoes expose staffing crisis at National Weather Service

Pulaski County officials declare curfew until further notice: ‘No exceptions’

According to a declaration signed by Judge Executive Marshall Todd, Parkers Mill Road and adjacent areas will be under curfew from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for “public safety and security” reasons.

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Storms and tornadoes across central US kill dozens and damage homes

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Gov. Beshear says evacuations will take place in parts of Laurel Co. due to severe weather

National Weather Service, tornado

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First came the weather service staffing cuts. Then came the tornadoes.

At least 26 people died, including 19 in Kentucky and seven in Missouri, state officials said. Dozens were injured.

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What to know about how KY weather service staff shortages affected tornado alerts

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National Weather Service confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties

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NWS: One tornado ripped through all 3 Kentucky counties; rated as violent EF-4

The National Weather Service has finished its survey of the deadly tornado that ripped through southeastern Kentucky last week.

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

According to the posts, the administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, championed by tech billionaire Elon Musk, cut the area's tornado warning systems as part of cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS).

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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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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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Confirmed Tornado Touches Down Near Arnett

The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado touched down near of Arnett, Oklahoma, on Sunday, May 18. Footage here was captured by storm chaser Adam Cuker and shows the tornado. The NWS called on residents of the area to “take shelter now” as the tornado made impact just before 6 pm local time.

Kentucky City Devastated by Tornadoes Out of a ‘Horror Movie’

In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents tried to process the disaster.

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Trump cuts to National Weather Service leave Kentucky offices understaffed

Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday that there were no problems with weather alerts after devastating tornadoes hit Kentucky Friday night.