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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 ...
Kentucky man recalls sheltering in closet as tornado roared overhead
Severe storms killed at least 18 people in Kentucky with 10 more hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. Gov.
Search and rescue efforts continue in Kentucky, Missouri after deadly tornado outbreak devastates communities
Recovery operations are underway, and first responders are continuing their heroic efforts to search for survivors among the ...
Kentucky NWS Faced Staff Cuts Before Deadly Tornado Hit: Reports
Amid storms that killed 27, the NWS office in Jackson, Kentucky, reportedly scrambled to cover overnight forecasts on Friday.
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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Laurel County enters recovery phase following tornado, fire department says
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Laurel County Fire Department announced Sunday that the community has entered the ...
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National Weather Service confirms at least EF-2 tornado hit Pulaski County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The National Weather Service preliminarily confirmed at least an EF-2 tornado hit Pulaski County on ...
Tornado confirmed in Russell County during KY storms. Assessments continue
At least one tornado touched down in Russell County and moved into western Pulaski County during severe storms late Friday ...