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an understaffed Kentucky weather office took on a tornado

National Weather Service confirms at least EF-3 tornado damage in London, Kentucky

Survey teams were still working to assess damage into the evening Sunday, but officials said they have already documented severe damage near and west of the London-Corbin Airport.

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 · 10h

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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The New York Times · 3h

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.

NBC News · 1d

At least 18 dead after powerful tornado ripped through Kentucky

At least 18 people have died in Kentucky following severe weather that swept through Missouri and Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said the fatalities were caused by a single tornado, initially estimated to be an EF3.

CNN on MSN · 1d

At least 21 dead after tornado-spawning storms move across central US

A violent, tornado-spawning storm system tore across the Central US, leaving at least 21 people dead in Missouri and southeastern Kentucky as it cut a path of destruction across several states.

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USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

'Trail of destruction' as tornadoes, storms in 3 states kill at least 32: Live updates

An extreme weather outbreak on May 16 spawned deadly tornadoes and storms. At least 23 were killed in Kentucky, 7 in Missouri and 2 in Virginia.

CNN on MSN · 2h

Tornado-spawning storms leave 25 dead in 2 states and swaths of destruction across central US

A violent, tornado-spawning storm system tore across the central US, leaving at least 25 people dead in Missouri and southeastern Kentucky as it cut a path of destruction through several states.

CBS News · 1d

Destructive storms, tornadoes across Midwest kill at least 26 people. Here's what to know

The storms were part of a weather system Friday that touched down in Missouri and Wisconsin and left several hundred thousand customers without power in the Great Lakes region.

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WHAS11 drone footage of tornado aftermath in London and Laurel County, Kentucky

WHAS11 visited the devastation in Laurel County following a destructive tornado that tore across the city of London on May 16 ...

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 ...

Beshear: At least 18 killed, 10 in critical condition after tornado hits Kentucky

"A severe, significant tornado" caused devastating destruction in Laurel and Pulaski counties in southeastern Kentucky.

WLKY on MSN7h

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 ...

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.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail And Strong Tornadoes Possible, As Severe Storms Threaten The Plains

Mid-May is living up to its reputation for severe weather as an active weather pattern brings the threat of strong tornadoes, ...

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Laurel County enters recovery phase following tornado, fire department says

The Laurel County Fire Department announced Sunday that the community has entered the recovery phase following a tornado that ...

WDRB12h

NWS confirms EF2 or EF3 tornado hit Kentucky's Russell, Pulaski counties

NWS teams will be surveying in Laurel County Sunday and Monday to determine the strength of storms that hit that area.

ABC 36 News5h

Laurel County sheriff shares update, resources for tornado victims

Sheriff Root encouraged everyone to continue looking out for one another and said the community would get through this together.

LEX 181h

Laurel County Fire Department grieving the loss of Major Leslie Leatherman

Flags at the Laurel County Fire Department are flying at half-staff in memory of Major Leslie Leatherman, who began as a ...

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