Weather

Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees are predicted.
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Radiant heat can make some homes feel at least 10 degrees warmer, even with the same air temperature.
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Double-digit rain gauge readings led to mass road closures and cut residents off from homes and businesses in the Purchase region.
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The National Weather Service issued warnings of severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Severe weather has hit the same area of downtown three times in the past 18 months.
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The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says people who have heart or lung disease, older adults and youth should limit outdoor activities, avoid “strenuous” outdoor time and try to keep indoors.
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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10 p.m.
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With higher than average temperatures expected this summer, regulators warn that demand for electricity could lead to outages in some parts of the country.
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The same type of disaster declaration isn't likely coming for the March 31 storm because that weather event was not widespread across the state.
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Officials who’ve been through disasters, such as Mayfield Mayor Kathy O’Nan, are assisting.
Mayfield tornado damage
An expert noted that if you looked at Western Kentuckians specifically it might be that everyone somehow experienced extreme weather.
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Christian County is in the region with the greatest frequency of severe tornado days, NOAA has determined.
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