BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has sent crews to multiple counties after a multi-round storm system Sunday. Downed trees, flooded roads, downed power lines and damaged traffic signals are reported to be widespread across multiple counties, according to KYTC District 3. Motorists should use caution during travel. Do not attempt to drive across possible high water, and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some people may be without power for several days after severe weather, according to local utility companies. Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation stated Monday that it could take multiple days to restore power to 11,000 members. Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation says members should be prepared for complete restoration to take at least until Friday. It…
Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cumberland Trace is closed to all traffic between Cumberland Trace Elementary and Cumberland Ridge subdivision due to several broken poles and lines, according to BGMU. Bowling Green police shared the information Monday morning following severe weather in the area. Please do not attempt to drive across power lines. Motorists should seek…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 3 located in Bowling Green says Monday that its phone lines are back to being operational. Sunday night, KSP Post 3 reported all of its phone lines were down due to severe weather. Troopers established contingency phones lines while service was out. News 40 will continue to provide the latest updates on…
KENTUCKY – Severe weather is gripping the Commonwealth this weekend. On Sunday evening, Governor Andy Beshear issued a State of Emergency. The governor issued a statement on his Facebook page. “Severe weather continues to move through the commonwealth with multiple reports of wind damage and tornadoes. I have issued a State of Emergency to ensure the communities impacted have the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Sunday’s severe weather has changed plans for a Memorial Day tradition. On Sunday evening, organizers of the Jackrabbit Jog 5k to benefit the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation announced the annual run will be postponed. This is due to severe weather that swept through south central Kentucky causing damage to Kereiakes Park in Bowling Green. The…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say they have located Emma Hall safe. Original Story BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department needs your help. Police are searching for 12-year-old Emma Hall. Hall is 4’9″ tall and weighs 116 pounds. Hall was last seen walking on Liberty Way wearing a black backpack and pink and blue blanket….
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – WRUS reports that the Community Outdoor Warning Siren in downtown Russellville, Kentucky is not operational after damage to City Hall. Reports state that City Hall has significant damage at this time from this morning’s storms. City officials ask residents to remain aware, as more severe weather is expected tonight. To receive weather alerts and more, download the…
Storm damage in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Noah Moore/WNKY News 40. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Crews from each county in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area are responding to their respectful areas following a severe storm weather system. Every county in the District 3 area is reporting trees down, debris in the roadway as well as flooded roads. Logan and…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has provided an update as severe weather continues in Kentucky, with another round of storm expected Sunday evening. Beshear says one person has died, and five counties have declared an emergency. The identity and location of the victim has not yet been confirmed. Over 213,000 homes across the state are without power, the governor…
