Rainy Start To Tuesday
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Rainy start to Tuesday

Expect wet conditions throughout the day on Tuesday
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Rain is back in the forecast across central and eastern Kentucky to start the week, and some of it could be heavy at times. The Weather Prediction Center has placed most of the area under a Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 4) for flash flooding, with widespread rain totals of 1–2 inches…

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Rain chances ramp up after a nice Memorial Day

Tuesday is looking damp across the commonwealth
T.G. Shuck,

It was a beautiful Memorial Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky as we took time to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Sunshine ruled the day and made for perfect conditions for cookouts, parades, and other outdoor events. The only minor hiccup was a gusty breeze out of the east-northeast, with occasional gusts between…

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Fallen service members honored with Memorial Day ceremony in Frankfort

Families gather as 22 names are added to the Kentucky National Guard Memorial
Walker Simmons,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Communities across Kentucky paused on Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. A solemn ceremony was held at the entrance of the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, where veterans, active military members, state leaders, and community members gathered to pay tribute to the men and women who died in…

Mainly Dry Memorial Day Ahead Of A Rainy Tuesday Forecast
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Mainly dry Memorial Day ahead of a rainy Tuesday forecast

Temperatures will rebound into the low-to-mid 70s on Memorial Day ahead of a rainy Tuesday forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a dry and breezy start to the holiday week across central and eastern Kentucky. Your Memorial Day will feature a good mix of sunshine and clouds, along with seasonably cool temperatures and a noticeable breeze. Rain chances ramp up late tonight and especially into Tuesday, with the potential for heavy rainfall and…

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FEMA recovery center opens in Pulaski Co. for tornado victims

The center in Somerset will assist Kentuckians impacted by the May 16 tornado
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PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Pulaski County to provide in-person support for those impacted by recent severe weather. The center is specifically assisting Kentuckians affected by the deadly and historic tornado that struck on May 16. The FEMA site is located at the Center for Rural Development on…

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Crews battle large house fire in Mount Vernon using lake water

Firefighters from multiple departments responded after a loud boom and heavy smoke were reported Sunday
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MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Fire crews in Mount Vernon responded to a large house fire early Sunday morning. According to the Mount Vernon Fire Department, crews were called shortly after midnight to the area off Barnett Road following reports of a loud boom and smoke. As firefighters approached, they said they could see the size of…
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Family displaced after Sunday morning house fire in Lexington

Fire officials say an electrical fire broke out Sunday morning on Richmond Avenue
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Several people are without a home after an early morning fire in Lexington on Sunday. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were called just after 6:30 a.m. to a house fire on Richmond Avenue. Officials say the fire started from an electrical issue and extended to the back of the home. No…
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Two hospitalized after early morning Lexington crash

Police say the single-vehicle collision happened on Bryan Station Road around 4:30 a.m. Sunday
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two people are in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an early morning crash in Lexington on Sunday. According to police, officers responded around 4:30 a.m. Sunday to the 2400 block of Bryan Station Road for a single-vehicle collision. Officials say both people in the vehicle were taken to the hospital with life-threatening…

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Mainly dry and pleasant into the holiday weekend

Low end shower chances should return by Memorial Day
T.G. Shuck,

We wrapped up the week on a high note across Central and Eastern Kentucky. While it still felt more like early spring than late May, Friday featured plenty of sunshine and calmer conditions—ideal for those beginning their Memorial Day weekend travels. Morning lows dipped into the low to mid-40s, which is unusually chilly for this time of year, but afternoon…