MT. STERLING, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — People around Mt. Sterling say they’re used to flooding, and while the high waters can be an inconvenience, this isn’t the worst storm they’ve had to deal with. “Here in Montgomery County, we’ve actually been lucky enough not to have to deal with a storm other than the usual tree down, power…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We’ve been stuck in an incredibly active and dangerous weather pattern—and unfortunately, it’s not letting up just yet. The stalled frontal boundary that’s been draped across the Commonwealth is finally beginning to lift northward, but not before dropping incredible rainfall totals. As of 10 a.m. Friday, the Kentucky Mesonet site near Liberty in…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews are continuing to assess the damage left behind by severe storms that swept through Louisville Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11, strong winds struck the Middletown area, particularly neighborhoods near the I-64 and Gene Snyder Interchange on the city’s east end. Officials say the storm caused significant…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As severe storms continue to impact Kentucky, officials are warning residents about the increasing threat of flooding in several areas. According to Governor Andy Beshear, reports of high water were made Thursday in multiple locations, including Estill County and Sadieville. Beshear said swift water rescue teams are activated and ready to respond, while soldiers…
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Thursday started off on an intense note across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with powerful storms rolling through during the early morning hours. Several tornado warnings were issued, and while our region saw some reports of damage, areas just to our west bore the brunt of the outbreak, with multiple tornadoes leaving significant devastation. The front responsible for these storms remains…
COLUMBIA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police have charged an Adair County woman with solicitation to commit murder, among other charges, following an investigation at the Adair Juvenile Detention Center. According to a release from KSP, detectives began investigating allegations that 27-year-old Elena Bardin of Columbia solicited a male juvenile at the detention center to kill her husband….
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Residents in Estill County and surrounding areas are dealing with widespread damage after severe storms and multiple tornado warnings swept through the region overnight. Cleanup efforts are underway as fallen trees block roads and damage homes. One large tree outside of Irvine was completely uprooted by high winds before crashing onto…
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BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a double murder in Bourbon County after two adults were found dead Thursday, according to a news release from KSP. Bourbon County Dispatch initially received the call before contacting KSP for assistance. Responding officers discovered two deceased adults—a male and a female—at the scene. Their identities have…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning. According to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred around 4:22 a.m. on U.S. 25, approximately two miles south of London. Authorities say a moped traveling southbound…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a night of intense thunderstorms, central and eastern Kentucky remain in the crosshairs for more rounds of heavy rain and severe weather throughout Thursday. A Level 2 (Slight) Severe Risk remains in place for the entire area, while a significant Level 3 (Moderate) flash flood risk covers the Bluegrass region into northern…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Several school districts are closing schools today and many flights are either cancelled or delayed after severe weather overnight. For an updated list of school closings, click this link here. For an updated list of flights at the Bluegrass Airport, click this link here. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Bluegrass Airport, flight,…
It felt much more like spring across Central and Eastern Kentucky Wednesday and as a warm front arced through the region bringing much warmer air to the commonwealth. With a strong southwest wind gusting over 45 miles per hour at times, afternoon highs surged into the upper 70s and low 80s! Hopefully you enjoyed the dry weather because we are…