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National Weather Service, Kentucky and tornado

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Trump admin cut weather service staff in Kentucky, where tornadoes killed 19. But there's more to the story
Additionally, there was no evidence that tornado sirens in the area had been deactivated by the Trump administration's budget cuts — if there was, the people affected by the storm certainly would have noted that fact in interviews.

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The Kentucky tornadoes spur mounting anxiety over Weather Service warning systems
What to know about how KY weather service staff shortages affected tornado alerts
Laurel County fire major to be laid to rest after sacrifice to protect wife from tornado
Funeral arrangements have been set for the late Major Roger Leslie Leatherman, a Laurel County firefighter who died protecting his wife when the devastating tornado hit.

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Laurel County church finds a way to continue services despite severe damage
19 storm deaths now reported in Kentucky. Latest victim was 93-year-old woman
May Tornado Outbreak Spawned EF4s In Kentucky, Illinois; Over 150 Twisters Confirmed In Midwest, South and East
The other violent tornado tore a 60-mile path across Russell, Pulaski and Laurel counties, Kentucky, in almost 90 minutes late on the night of May 16.

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Donations for Kentucky tornado relief will be accepted outside Kroger Field
Kentucky leaders unite in 3rd request for disaster declaration
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.
How many tornadoes hit Kentucky? What we know as storm surveys continue
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.
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Buffalo Trace auctioning off rare bourbon to raise money for Kentucky storm victims
About a month and a half after experiencing massive flooding Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort is now helping raise money for other storm victims.
Mules bring supplies to Kentucky tornado victims cut off due to storm damage
The nonprofit Mission Mules of North Carolina is helping survivors of deadly tornadoes that devastated parts of Kentucky on Friday.
Buffalo Trace Is Auctioning Off Coveted Pappy Van Winkle and More Whiskeys for Kentucky Storm Relief
Kentucky has been rocked by a series of floods and devastating storms over the past few months, including one flood that shut down the Buffalo Trace Distillery for a period of time. In order to raise money for relief efforts to help those affected by these natural disasters,
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At least 18 killed, others injured in storms in Kentucky. See latest weather updates
At least 17 people died in a tornado in Laurel County, Kentucky, while another died in Pulaski County. Get the latest updates on storms in Kentucky. At least 18 people have died and others were ...
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One week after deadly tornado, NWS updates storm path and timing
One week after a deadly EF-4 tornado hit Russell, Pulaski, and Laurel counties, the National Weather Service has updated the storm’s path.
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