Weather

Parts of central and Western Kentucky are particularly affected.

During extreme heat, stay out of the sun and in air conditioning when possible.

Clear warnings can help residents understand their risk and protect themselves, which is especially important for small children and older adults, who are at greater risk of heat illness.

Only about a third of disasters that are federally declared qualify for individual aid for disaster survivors, research shows.

The storms were responsible for five deaths across Kentucky as neighbors in Hopkins County rely on each other to recover — yet again.

The deaths include a 67-year-old woman in Mercer County, 62-year-old woman in Hardin County, 48-year-old woman in Hopkins County and a 34-year-old man in Jefferson County.