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

Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of May 16. Three tornadoes impacted western Kentucky, including an EF-3 tornado in Morganfield with winds of 155 mph, an EF-2 tornado in Allegre and an EF-2 tornado in Casky.

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

The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado that hit southern Kentucky, causing massive devastation reached EF-4 level strength.

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How a tornado tested a Kentucky weather office that cut overnight staff

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.

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USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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

As a storm system approached Jackson, in Southeastern Kentucky, on May 16, a few individuals agreed to work double shifts to make sure timely warnings continued during the overnight hours, said Tom Fahy, legislative director for the National Weather Service Employees Organization.

Lexington Herald-Leader on MSN · 1d

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

Did alerts go out? What type of alerts did people receive? National Weather Service and others have said the Jackson office was staffed Friday night despite staffing shortages.

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National Weather Service confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties

Preliminary storm surveys from the National Weather Service have confirmed significant tornado damage across multiple Kentucky counties following the recent severe weather 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 ...

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

Areas in Laurel County that were impacted by a tornado late May 16 will be evacuated during the evening hours of May 20 ahead of more severe storms are set to move into the area, state and local ...

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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.

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NWS transmitters out of service in areas with severe weather

States like Kentucky, along with several that stretch from Texas to Iowa, remain at risk of severe conditions.

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

Elliott, 63, often called "Kenny," died following the recent London tornado, according to a GoFundMe. His niece, Rachel ...

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More storms take aim at central US, where many are digging out from tornado damage

The National Weather Service said a “multitude of hazardous weather” would impact the U.S. over the next several days — from ...

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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 ...

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Kentucky family starting over after losing home in tornado

Zach Wilson had no idea if his parents were alive when a tornado hit their home in London, Kentucky over the weekend. He ...

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