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5 days ago
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Washington County storm leads to ‘serious' damage
Video note: Despite this article's time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Washington County authorities are urging the public to stay clear of roads in the area after a storm reportedly left severe damage in its wake on Friday morning. Latest central Kentucky weather forecast FOX 56 chief meteorologist Justin Logan said that just before 7 a.m. on Friday, the NWS issued an alert saying a tornado had been seen in southwest Mercer County, heading east at around 35 miles per hour. Around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, the Washington County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook that emergency crews are being dispatched to the Long Run Road and Deep Creek areas in response to weather-related emergencies. 'There is serious and severe damage,' Washington County deputies wrote. 'We are asking everyone to stay off the roads for the time being if at all possible.' Railbird returns to Red Mile for third year Washington County storm leads to 'serious' damage Police investigating after armed robbery at Winchester Road gas station Around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Washington County law enforcement asked the public to avoid roads in the area while crews responded to multiple emergency calls. Tornado warnings were also issued but expired around 7:45 a.m. for Mercer, Boyle, Garrard, and Jessamine counties. Around 8:45 a.m., Gov. Beshear posted on social media that officials are responding to tornado reports in Washington County. 'This level of severe weather was unexpected, with a system still moving through the state,' Beshear wrote. For the latest weather alerts, download the FOX 56 Weather Authority App. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-05-2025
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Tornadoes touch down in southeastern Kentucky: What to know
Video note: Despite this article's time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — The FOX 56 Weather Authority has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Pulaski County and is moving into Laurel County on Friday night. Latest central Kentucky weather forecast Around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, FOX 56 chief meteorologist Justin Logan said that a tornado was moving toward Laurel County from Pulaski County at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. Tornadoes can be extremely dangerous, and the Weather Authority asked anyone in a mobile home in the London and Pulaski County areas to leave and seek shelter. The Somerset Fire Department posted on Facebook around 11 p.m. on Friday that crews were dispatched to Stoplight 22 as well as the Parker's Mill Road area in response to weather damage caused by tornado activity. According to the FOX 56 weather team, the tornado was expected to enter the London area around 11:45 p.m. Tornadoes touch down in southeastern Kentucky: What to know Unemployed due to Kentucky flooding? Deadline to apply for help extended Annual cornhole tournament held for central Kentuckians in need of healthcare access For the latest weather alerts, download the FOX 56 Weather Authority App. For the latest news, stay with Around 12:40 a.m. on Saturday, FOX 56 meteorologist Justin Esterly noted that a tornado had been confirmed heading toward Hyden at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. Weather team members said the tornado is heading east from the Hyden area toward Perry County. Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 told FOX 56 News that troopers are working as hard as possible to respond to calls and asked that those in need of non-emergency help call their local law enforcement dispatch center, allowing those in need of emergency help to use 911. This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 56 News for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
