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Estill Co. residents clean up storm damage as flood threat lingers

Crews work to clear debris while streams and creeks turn to rushing water
Walker Simmons,

  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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Kentucky State Police investigating double murder in Bourbon County; suspect in custody

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

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…
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Laurel County Sheriff’s Office investigating deadly hit-and-run; public’s help requested

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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…

Heavy Rain And Strong Storms Continue
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WEATHER IMPACT DAY: Heavy rain and strong storm threat continues Thursday

Rounds of thunderstorms expected to continue on Thursday
Dillon Gaudet,

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 city officials say the closure is for installation of curbing and two stormwater inlets.
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Schools closed and flights cancelled after severe weather

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

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,…

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Severe storms and flooding rains possible late week

Our weather looks very active and stormy all the way into the weekend
T.G. Shuck,

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…
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Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather threat

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency across Kentucky ahead of expected severe weather over the next several days. In a video message, the governor says far western Kentucky faces the greatest risk, including serious concerns about tornadoes, hail, flooding, and strong winds. “If you are not in a safe space for…

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Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

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By MARK KENNEDY and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65. Kilmer died Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends,…

Strong To Severe Storms Arrive Late Wednesday Night Into Thursday Morning
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Warm and windy conditions fuel overnight storms and heavy rain

WEATHER IMPACT DAY: Temperatures soar into the 80s on Wednesday ahead of strong-to-severe storms overnight
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A strong southerly wind will push temperatures well into the 80s today, but this warm-up comes ahead of a multi-day severe weather event that will bring strong storms, damaging winds, and significant flooding concerns to central and eastern Kentucky. An ABC 36 Storm Team Weather Impact Day has been issued for late Wednesday…

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Iconic Winchester lampposts put in storage ahead of construction

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WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In Clark County, iconic lampposts have been removed ahead of the upcoming Main Street, High Side construction project in downtown Winchester. According to city officials, crews will be renovating the High Side of Main Street between Broadway and Lexington Avenue. Officials say the city’s iconic five-globe lampposts were removed yesterday for storage and…

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Active and stormy pattern kicks in mid to late week

Severe storms, heavy rain and flooding are all possible
T.G. Shuck,

It was a quiet start to April across Central and Eastern Kentucky with some lingering low clouds through the morning before we saw a welcome return of some sunshine through the afternoon hours. With a light east breeze afternoon highs managed to recover into the low 60s, which is right around average for the first day of the month. Unfortunately…