Weather

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.

The watch will remain in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.

Conditions could be a concern for drivers Thursday morning.

The district anticipates students will return to schools Tuesday.

The wind chill Friday will be as low as minus 10.

The advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday through 9 a.m. Friday.

The region will get a brief mid-week break from the extreme cold but frigid temperatures will return Friday with gusting winds.

In a separate announcement, Pennyrile Electric said "power supplies are tightening" with extremely cold temperatures in the region.

The wind chill factor will be below zero through Wednesday, and the National Weather Service has forecast the possibility of more snow on Thursday.