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Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts

Kentucky governor praises federal response to tornado, downplaying cuts at NWS

Gov. Andy Beshear praised the Trump administration’s response to a deadly tornado in his state, even as he worried about cuts at NWS.

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Did staffing cuts at weather service affect Kentucky’s tornado response?

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Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts before deadly tornadoes hit

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

Mayday Parade, an iconic pop-punk band from the early 2000s, took fans on a musical journey through its decades-long career when it brought its Three Cheers for 20 Years tour to Andrew J. Brady Music...

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Storms kill dozens in Midwest and South. ‘The devastation is truly heartbreaking’

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

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

More severe storms were expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than two dozen people and a devastating Kentucky tornado.

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Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky

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At least 18 dead after powerful tornado ripped through Kentucky

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

Multiple tornadoes have been confirmed in Kentucky after severe storms devastated communities starting May 16.

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Residents Dig Out From Tornado Damage After Storms Kill 27 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia

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At least 28 dead as tornadoes, storms batter states from the Heartland to the East Coast

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Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in storm-battered Kentucky

Storm systems sweeping across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 23 people dead, many of them in Kentucky, where what appeared to be a devastating tornado crumbled buildings and fl...

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

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Dozens killed after severe weather slams Kentucky, Missouri

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At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere

Parts of two dozen state roads were closed, and some could take days to reopen, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, who announced the toll of dead and critically injured on Saturday.

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At least 28 dead as tornadoes and thunderstorms strike three states

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At Least 27 Dead After Tornadoes and Storms Tear Across Central U.S.

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Did weather service staffing cuts impact tornado warnings for Kentuckians? Beshear weighs in

Recent federal cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) have raised some concerns from the public over whether the organization's office in Jackson was able to issue warnings with enough time for residents to act.

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NOAA weather radio transmitters going offline temporarily; what you should know to stay prepared

Kentucky and southern Indiana face severe weather but NOAA radio service goes offline. Learn how you can stay informed using alternative methods during the storm.

After Cuts, a Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing as Severe Storms Bear Down

The office in Jackson, Ky., is one of several left without an overnight forecaster after hundreds of jobs were recently cut from the National Weather Service.

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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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Nine tornadoes confirmed across Missouri and Kentucky, including deadly EF3 in Scott County

Nine tornadoes struck Missouri and Kentucky on May 16, including a deadly EF3 in Scott County that killed two people and destroyed homes. The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes up to EF4 strength.

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National Weather Service releases details of Morganfield tornado

The National Weather Service has released the details of the tornado that swept through Morganfield Friday. A release obtained by Eyewitness News says an EF3 tornado hit Morganfield leaving four people with injuries.

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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.

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More severe storms possible for Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky on Tuesday

FOX 17 News in a Code Red weather alert for the potential of severe weather Tuesday for parts of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.Strong damaging winds, l

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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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Kentucky has had at least 18 severe weather emergencies since 2019. Here’s a recap

At least three emergency orders were issued in 2024; three were also issued in 2023, five in 2022, two in 2021 and one in 2020. A violent wave of Friday storms and a tornado has killed at least 19 people in Southern Kentucky.