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In weary Kentucky, deadly tornadoes the latest in relentless spate of storms

LONDON, Ky. — As a powerful tornado moved toward Laurel County late Friday, Zach Wilson drove through the storms to get to his parents.

The New York Times · 11h

After a Deadly Tornado, a Small Kentucky City Starts Picking Up the Pieces

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.

Associated Press · 13h

Residents dig out after deadly tornado strikes Kentucky town

Residents in London, Kentucky are digging through tornado-stricken neighborhoods after severe storms killed at least 19 people across the state.

an understaffed Kentucky weather office took on a tornado

WTSP · 1h

Kentucky firefighter dies while responding to tornado

KENTUCKY, USA — A firefighter working to help others during Friday night’s destructive tornado has died. According to the Laurel County Fire Department, Major Roger Leslie Leatherman was fatally injured while responding to the tornado.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

How an understaffed Kentucky weather office took on a tornado

The Jackson, Kentucky office is one of a growing number of forecast offices unable to cover an overnight shift since the Trump administration cut staffing levels through buyouts and firings.

Yahoo · 19h

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.

NWS Surveyors assess possible EF-3 tornado damage in Laurel County

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

WLKY on MSN4h

'The house is gone': Laurel County woman recounts the moment a tornado hit her home

Entire neighborhoods were razed, leaving residents combing through debris, desperate to recover fragments of their lives.

Tornado in Laurel County, KY, that killed at least 19 people statewide is estimated as EF-2 or EF-3, authorities say

A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are ...

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Louisville first responders, organizations unite to aid tornado victims in Laurel County

The Salvation Army’s Louisville Area Command sent more support to Laurel and Pulaski counties after a tornado ripped through ...

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Kentucky firefighter likely died shielding wife from catastrophic London tornado: 'Public servant at heart'

The community of Laurel County, Kentucky, is grieving the loss of more than a dozen people, including a firefighter who spent ...

WLKY on MSN16h

Where those impacted by the tornado in Laurel County, KY can get help

As Laurel County residents continue to reel from the effects of Friday night's deadly tornado, there is help available to ...

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Vigil held for Laurel County tornado victims

A storm-ravaged London, Kentucky community united, gathering to pray for the many lives taken too soon by the destructive ...

Outbreak Of Severe Weather Could Produce Intense Tornadoes, Damaging Winds And Hail In Midwest, Plains, South

The storm-weary central U.S. is facing another bout of severe weather to start the week that could produce multiple tornadoes ...

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Mercy Chefs distributes warm meals to thousands in Laurel County

Mercy Chefs was founded by Gary LeBlanc a year after Katrina hit. Since then, the organization has traveled all over to help ...

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'Boots on the ground': Louisville area organizations provide outreach to areas affected by tornado in southeast Kentucky

The Salvation Army’s Louisville Area Command sent more support to Laurel and Pulaski counties after a tornado ripped through the area. The organization had 'boots on the ground' quickly. They loaded ...

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