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Short staffing at NWS in Kentucky did not affect tornado warnings for deadly storms, union says
The Jackson, Kentucky, office is one of at least four such facilities across the country that is so short-staffed that it is ...
Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 27 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia
Residents in Kentucky and Missouri sifted through damage in tornado-stricken neighborhoods and cleared debris Sunday after ...
At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere
The storm was the latest severe weather to cause deaths and widespread damage in Kentucky. Two months ago at least 24 people ...
Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky
At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov ...
Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts before deadly tornadoes hit
The Jackson, Kentucky, weather service office recently cut overnight staff but meteorologists were called in to handle the ...
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Severe Alert Tuesday: Another round of severe weather expected in Louisville, across Kentucky
Tuesday is now a Severe Alert Day due to the threat of more strong to severe storms likely across Louisville and Kentucky.
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.
Cuts to National Weather Service tested Kentucky office staffing ahead of deadly tornadoes
Cuts to National Weather Service tested Kentucky office staffing ahead of deadly tornadoes - Deadly tornadoes ripped across ...
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Tornado Blog | Real-time updates after deadly severe weather hits Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- At least 18 people in Kentucky have died after a tornado and severe weather hit Kentucky May 16. There is a lot of information to share, so we will update this story with the ...