Weather

The heat index is expected to reach temperatures as high as 107 degrees.

With the new “Twisters” movie hitting theaters, here are details of what scientists do in this kind of fieldwork when they race after storms.

The Salvation Army's main office building will be open to anyone seeking a cool place during the day through Friday.

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 tornado had maximum wind speeds of 115 mph. It began in Trigg County and traveled 19.1 miles.

This sort of experience leads to “re-exposure,” which can cause complex post traumatic stress disorder, experts say.

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.

Downed trees and broken utility poles were reported in several areas of the city and county.

The most severe storms are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening.