A WPSD Local 6 Weather Authority Alert is in effect Wednesday for the potential of severe thunderstorms moving through the television station's viewing area.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and a Saharan dust plume are drifting across the U.S., potentially converging over the South this week and worsening air quality with hazy skies and health risks.
Across the nation, AAA projects that more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home. The influx of traffic has local law enforcement officials warning drivers to slow down and pay attention.
The National Weather Service surveyed storm damage across the region following severe storms Friday. The surveys help meteorologists accurately track tornadoes and forecast storms, keep historical records of events and provide employee training.
On May 19, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear made a statement saying National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, Weather Radios would suspend coverage in Kentucky until Wednesday, May 21. But, it was later clarified that the suspension only applies to transmitters served by the Louisville weather forecast office.
鈥淚t's amazing how this much damage can be done nearby, then (another home) only lost a couple of shingles,鈥 a volunteer helping with storm cleanup in London, Kentucky, said. "鈥淭he house right behind him is gone completely."
Tuesday, the聽Federal Emergency Management Agency聽announced that all Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky will be closing early due to inclement weather.聽
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 crews were busy preparing to clear roads of debris on 抖阴直播软件, as severe weather is expected again in west Kentucky on Tuesday.