Author: Darius Mack

Severe Weather Awareness Week

Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled For Wednesday March 2, 2022

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Severe weather awareness week is declared March 1- March 7 this year. NWS offices that serve Bowling Green and surrounding areas will provide weather safety information through social media and web posts throughout the week. Wednesday March 2,2022 marks the 10 year anniversary of the deadly March 2nd tornado outbreak which caused widespread destruction in West Liberty…

STORM SURVEY FROM NEW YEAR STORMS

PRELIMINARY DATA FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

  BOWLING GREEN, Ky (January 04, 2022) -Storm damage from The New Years Day event was assessed from the National Weather Service. At this time, the NWS confirms another tornado touched down in Warren county within weeks of the deadly Dec 10-11 outbreak. Tornadoes also touched down in Barren and Hart counties. The latest report confirms that two tornadoes touched…

Fall Foliage

The Science Behind Changing Leaves

BOWLING GREEN, Ky (WNKY) – It’s a phenomenon that happens every year, and it captivates the eyes of many around the fall season. Two words can be used to describe that, Fall Foliage! Each year the autumnal equinox arrives, giving us equal hours of daylight and nighttime. Beyond that, days get shorter and leaves start to transition as trees prepare…

Fall Pests

Keep Your Eye On Potential Pest Invasions This Fall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky (WNKY) – Fall is here! Which means that weather across south central Kentucky is starting to get cooler. With cooler weather, outside rodents and pests seek new destinations to combat the cold temperatures, making your home a potential hotspot for infestation. Jimmy Blankenship, owner of Guarantee Pest Control says that he typically receives a high volume of…

Excessive Heat Safety

Know The Signs Of Heat Related Illnesses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -With above average temperatures and heat indexes possibly exceeding 100° this week, it’s important to know the signs of heat exhaustion vs heat stroke. According to data from the National Weather Service, heat is one of the leading deadliest weather related hazards. Let’s break down what to look for: Heat Exhaustion is a common heat illness. This…