Kentucky, Laurel County and Fire
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In Louisville, storms are expected to arrive sometime between 5-8 p.m. Maps issued by NWS Louisville at 12:03 p.m. showed southwestern Kentucky, including Bowling Green, under a greater than 10% risk for tornadoes of at least EF-2 strength within 25 miles.
Sign up for our NewslettersMore severe weather is expected to hit the Bluegrass State Tuesday, bringing potentially high winds, tornadoes, hail and heavy rain.Around 1 p.m., both Laurel and Pulaski, another hard-hit county,
Tara Hollifield recalls being thrown by a tornado while trying to reach her baby. Both survived, now, she's thankful and picking up the pieces.
Southeastern Kentucky communities are mourning the losses of loved ones who were killed as tornadoes and heavy storms rushed through the region May 16.
Major Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a fire alarm when the tornado touched down.
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Deadly Kentucky storms (Laurel County Fiscal Court via Storyful)(Laurel County Fiscal Court via Storyful)
Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll is expected to rise as more information comes in following storms that struck Kentucky.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the fast lanes on I-75 will be closed for debris cleanup after a tornado swept through the state.