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Mandatory evacuation order issued for some in Laurel County

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NWS confirms a nearly mile-wide EF-4 tornado hit Laurel County, Kentucky
The National Weather Service has released that the deadly tornado that impacted parts of Pulaski and Laurel counties over the weekend in Kentucky was an EF-4 tornado and was nearly a mile wide.

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Kentucky tornado updates: Mandatory evacuation order issued for some in Laurel County
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Laurel County firefighter died while rescuing wife from east Kentucky tornado
Mayday Parade honors Kentucky tornado victims during Cincy show: 'We'll do what we can'
Mayday Parade, an iconic pop-punk band from the early 2000s, took fans on a musical journey through its decades-long career when it brought its Three Cheers for 20 Years tour to Andrew J. Brady Music...

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Pulaski County officials declare curfew until further notice: ‘No exceptions’
According to a declaration signed by Judge Executive Marshall Todd, Parkers Mill Road and adjacent areas will be under curfew from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for “public safety and security” reasons.

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Storms and tornadoes across central US kill dozens and damage homes
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Gov. Beshear says evacuations will take place in parts of Laurel Co. due to severe weather
Kentucky tornado survivors recount harrowing experiences amid cleanup efforts
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
Ky. school district ends academic year early after deadly storms
Laurel County Public Schools has officially ended the 2024-2025 academic year early, with Friday, May 16, marking the last day of school.
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NWS: One tornado ripped through all 3 Kentucky counties; rated as violent EF-4
The National Weather Service has finished its survey of the deadly tornado that ripped through southeastern Kentucky last week.
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Local groups send items to storm ravaged southern Kentucky
As people in Laurel County and surrounding areas process the aftermath of the deadly tornado that tore through the area, Friday, people are wondering how they can help.
'We're gonna keep coming back': Beshear revisits tornado-ravaged Laurel County
"We're gonna keep coming back over, and over, and over to show everybody that we're going to rebuild every structure and every life," Gov. Andy Beshear said.
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Longtime Kentucky firefighter died in powerful storm while shielding his wife from danger
Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County community.
NWS ranks deadly Laurel County tornado as EF-4
The twister had max winds of 170 mph, a max width of 1700 yards and traveled 55.6 miles, according to the National Weather Service.
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Hospital describes sudden surge of patients after Laurel County tornado
When a tornado tore through Laurel County Friday night, CHI St. Joseph Hospital in London was thrust into action in mere minutes.
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Hard-hit neighbors being evacuated in Laurel County
During a trip to tornado-ravaged Laurel County on Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said he has consulted with local leaders in London and they all agree the
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Mandatory evacuation issued for parts of Laurel County ahead of more storms
Residents in the affected areas are urged to make arrangements to leave their homes before the evacuation window begins.
'It's a miracle' | Kentucky mom pulls her baby from debris after tornado
Tara Hollifield recalls being thrown by a tornado while trying to reach her baby. Both survived, now, she's thankful and picking up the pieces.
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