The National Weather Service has finished its survey of the deadly tornado that ripped through southeastern Kentucky last week.

Barbourville Road was down to one lane in front of Slate Hill Baptist Church just outside of London, Ky. in Laurel County Sunday, May 18, 2025 as utility workers made repairs from down lines on the road. Two days earlier, thunderstorms and a deadly tornado ripped through the Southern Kentucky community destroying many homes.

A couple from Laurel County in Kentucky is recovering in a local hospital after a possible EF-3 tornado tore through their home and ripped their arms off as they held each other through the storm.

Damaging winds, excessive rain and isolated tornadoes are all possible. Make sure you stay weather aware and have a way to receive severe weather alerts. Seek shelter if a warning is issued. A Tornado Watch has been issued for Adair, Grayson, Green and Hart counties until 11 p.m.

An apparent powerful tornado tore through Russell, Pulaski and Laurel County in Kentucky late Friday night, leaving a trail of destruction and killing several.

Marshall Miracle is the youngest of the confirmed victims of two tornadoes that touched down late the night of May 16 in southeastern Kentucky. In addition to the Hills, Marshall was also the son of Chad Miracle and wife Traci Miracle. Marshall was a father himself and doted on his son, Noah James Miracle, who is nearly 6.

Gov. Andy Beshear praised the Trump administration’s response to a deadly tornado in his state, even as he worried about cuts at NWS.

Despite nearly everything but them being taken away in the storms, the former pastor says his unique sense of optimism is what keeps him going.

If you’re able to donate, volunteer, or send supplies, please do,” Reed Sheppard advises following a deadly tornado outbreak in his native Kentucky.

Tornadoes that swept through parts of Kentucky Friday night killed 18 people in Kentucky and left several others critically injured. The storms that hit Kentucky came from a weather system