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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency in response to severe weather threat
FRANKFORT — Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday as a dangerous weather system began moving through Kentucky — prompting widespread concern over potential tornadoes, flooding, hail, and damaging winds. "We need everyone to be really careful and make sure you have weather alerts on, and are at a location where you can seek safety if needed," said Beshear in a statement. Another significant round of weather is projected to come through later tonight. Beshear has activated the Kentucky Emergency Operations Center. Units of the Kentucky National Guard have been placed on standby, and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews and officials are also on alert. Local emergency management leaders across the state have been mobilized to keep residents safe and informed. Kentuckians are urged to monitor local weather updates and check traffic conditions before traveling by visiting For emergency preparedness tips, residents can visit
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Kentucky is in a state of emergency ahead of storms, which are expected to last 4 days
Ahead of a predicted four-day round of severe storms, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency for the Bluegrass State Wednesday morning. According to a news release from Beshear's office, the storm is expected to last for four days and bring potentially historic amounts of rain, wind and possible tornadoes around the state. Here's a look at what the declaration means. According to the release, far western Kentucky faces a Level 5 risk, meaning potential for widespread storms that are intense and long-lived. Several other areas across the state are also at risk for tornadoes, hail, flooding and strong winds, the release said. Kentucky weather forecast: Months' worth of rain in a few days Beshear has activated the Kentucky Emergency Operations Center, the release said, and National Guard units are prepared to respond, as well as Kentucky Transportation Cabinet workers and local emergency management. Before hitting the road, motorists are encouraged to check Visit to learn more about how you can prepare for the weather event. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky state of emergency declared ahead of severe weather
