TORNADO WATCH continues for central and eastern KY

Here is your Wednesday morning ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Wednesday morning everyone, we continue to track strong to severe storms racing across central and eastern Kentucky! We have a TORNADO WATCH out for central Kentucky until 8:00am and 9:00am for southern and eastern Kentucky. Our severe threat should be over for our entire viewing area by 10:00am. Temperatures will begin crashing behind…

Senate Bill introduced to protect IVF rights in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — A new bill aiming to safeguard IVF providers from criminal liability for providing services has been introduced in the senate. Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong now wanting to enact laws to protect choices for those in the bluegrass. “This bill is about is about making sure that those health care facilities that provide IVF can stay open,…

Strong to severe storms possible into Wednesday

A cold front will plow through the commonwealth early Wednesday with the greatest severe weather chances north and west of Lexington.

It was a stormy start to Tuesday across parts of Central and Eastern Kentucky with some heavy rain, thunder and that will be a prelude of things to come heading into early Wednesday. The much advertised strong cold front will move through the Ohio Valley during the early hours of Wednesday bringing to the potential of strong to severe storms….

Strong-to-severe storms move in ahead of a big temperature drop Wednesday

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

Happy Tuesday! We begin your day with a round of showers and thunderstorms. Heavy downpours and isolated hail will be possible, especially across central Kentucky. This round will exit and give way to a mostly cloudy and mild rest of the day. There is a Wind Advisory that goes into effect this afternoon and will last until Wednesday morning. 30-40…

Campbellsville University reacts to student death

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Its been a few days since the death of 18-year- Josiah Kilman, a student at Campbellsville University. “Josiah, was a bright light. With an incredible testimony,” said Campbellsville University President, Joseph Hopkins, as he recalled the memory of Kilman on Monday. 18-year-old Kilman, originally from Columbia Falls, Montana, was a rising star for the Campbellsville Tigers…

LFD celebrates first all-female ambulance crew

Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Lexington Fire Department is celebrating a historic milestone, it’s first all female ambulance crew. In a Facebook post, the fire department announced the news of the crew saying “Breaking barriers and blazing trails. Meet a couple of the women of our Lexington Fire Department, fearlessly leading the charge and redefining stereotypes.” While the women on…

Spring-like weather is back but so are rain and storms chances into Tuesday

Afternoon highs surged into the 70s Monday as the late February roller coaster weather pattern continues

It was an incredible start to the week of February weather wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky as we enjoyed another spring-like day with temperatures a good solid 20 degrees above average for this time of the year! After a few early morning showers, we enjoyed plenty of sunshine and a strong south wind which helped push afternoon highs all…

Monday warm-up ahead of strong mid-week cold front

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

Happy Monday! What a beautiful day to kickoff the work-week. Afternoon highs will soar into the low 70s for the afternoon hours. Southerly winds keep temperatures mild tonight into Tuesday as well. This will lead to isolated-to-scattered showers and a few storms on Tuesday. It won’t be a complete washout and you can expect periods of dry conditions which will…