Governor Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency for the commonwealth in anticipation of the dangerous cold and wind chills approaching the state late Thursday into Friday morning.
The Governor made the announcement during a special briefing Wednesday.
During the briefing, officials encouraged people to have an emergency kit in your car and be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning from indoor heaters like kerosene and other oil-based heaters.
Transportation Secretary Jim Gray urged motorists to reschedule travel plans during the worst of the weather.
Forecasters say temperatures will plunge Thursday night as a cold blast moves into the commonwealth. High winds will make the cold weather very dangerous.
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Mike Savage joined WEKU in 2018. He has worked in public radio for nearly 30 years and has managed public radio stations in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. In his current role as WEKU Director & General Manager, he directs station operations, programming, news and fundraising.
