At least 19 dead in Kentucky tornadoes. What we know
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Aerial video footage from areas in the South and Midwest, including Kentucky, show a trail of destruction left by devastating storms and tornadoes.
A couple in their 60s from Laurel County is in the London Hospital recovering after a preliminary EF-3 tornado tore into their home on Friday.
Families hunkered down in their bathrooms and emerged to find their homes gone when a deadly tornado barreled through the community of London, Kentucky, on Friday, leaving behind only foundations
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WLKY on MSNResidents of London, Kentucky trailer park sleeping in tents after homes destroyed by stormsMembers of a trailer park in London, Kentucky, were severely affected by storms last Friday. Residents of the trailer park returned to find their community destroyed. Many said they weren't prepared for what they saw, with holes in their homes and some being picked up and thrown yards away.
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Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of May 16. Three tornadoes impacted western Kentucky, including an EF-3 tornado in Morganfield with winds of 155 mph, an EF-2 tornado in Allegre and an EF-2 tornado in Casky.
Two days after deadly tornadoes tore through southern Kentucky, devastated communities are beginning the painful process of picking up the pieces.
Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe. Weather radios, basements and bicycle helmets can all help save lives.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Neighbors from Kentucky and beyond have rushed to London to help those in need after a tornado swept through the area. Laurel County officials say warm food and daily essentials are needed, but so are storage containers and an open ...