Kentucky League of Cities creating disaster resource with help from officials in impacted communities by Derek Operle April 12, 2023 Officials who’ve been through disasters, such as Mayfield Mayor Kathy O’Nan, are assisting.
Poll: 45% of Southerners say they’ve been impacted by ‘extreme weather’ in recent years by Derek Operle April 11, 2023 An expert noted that if you looked at Western Kentuckians specifically it might be that everyone somehow experienced extreme weather.
Tornadoes are hard to forecast even as storm predictions improve by Chris Nowotarski April 3, 2023 Christian County is in the region with the greatest frequency of severe tornado days, NOAA has determined.
Storm damages clock tower building but collection of antique vehicles not harmed by Jennifer P. Brown April 2, 2023 The building will be covered to protect the collection while officials assess repairs needed for the structure.
Friday storm produced straight-line winds, NWS team determines by Jennifer P. Brown April 2, 2023 A survey team did not find that a tornado had been present in the Hopkinsville storm.
Downtown Hopkinsville takes the brunt of destructive winds in Friday storm by Jennifer P. Brown April 1, 2023 The Mixer restaurant's third floor collapsed, and a brick wall below the historic clock tower was blown out.
Storms cause power outages, damage in downtown Hopkinsville by Julia Hunter April 1, 2023 Nearly two-thirds of Hopkinsville Electric customers were without power following storms Wednesday night.
Five killed in storms across Kentucky; tornado confirmed in McCracken County by Derek Operle March 5, 2023 Gov. Andy Beshear said the fatalities occurred in Edmondson, Logan, Bath, Simpson and Payette counties.
Severe weather affecting Hopkinsville area by Hoptown Chronicle March 3, 2023 A tornado watch was in effect for Christian County until 1 p.m.
Tornado watch issued; public schools closed by Jennifer P. Brown February 16, 2023 Large hail and damaging winds are possible, the National Weather Service warned.
Public schools will be closed Thursday because of icy conditions by Hoptown Chronicle February 1, 2023 The county's private schools are returning to classes but on a one-hour delay.