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Damaging winds, excessive rain and isolated tornadoes are all possible. Make sure you stay weather aware and have a way to receive severe weather alerts. Seek shelter if a warning is issued. A Tornado Watch has been issued for Adair, Grayson, Green and Hart counties until 11 p.m.
The NWS in Jackson, KY, said the track for the tornado in Russell, Pulaski and Laurel Counties was 55.6 miles long with a maximum width of 1700 yards, which is almost one mile.
A severe alert has been issued for Tuesday**Our stormy weather pattern continues. Another system will bring showers and storms to our region. Some of the storms are expected to be strong to severe during the day Tuesday with the highest threats coming during the midday / early afternoon hours and again late in the day into the early evening.
A Weather Impact Alert Day across southern Indiana and Kentucky as a weather system brings heavy rain and strong storms to the region.
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WAVE Louisville on MSNLocal groups send items to storm ravaged southern KentuckyAs people in Laurel County and surrounding areas process the aftermath of the deadly tornado that tore through the area, Friday, people are wondering how they can help.
The weather service predicts two waves of storm systems Tuesday, with the second having the potential for significant impact across KY.
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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FOX 56 News on MSNWeather radios down in 49 counties as Kentucky braces for more stormsResidents in 49 Kentucky counties are urged to find alternate ways to receive severe weather alerts through Wednesday.
The city has announced drop-off locations for tree debris at three different sites on two days this week: Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday May 22.
Louisville and much of Kentucky are under a slight risk for severe weather Tuesday. Damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are the main threats.