Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of dangerous weather system

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency due to a weather system bringing potentially severe conditions through Kentucky Friday evening.

Beshear is taking action by activating the Kentucky Emergency Operations Center, and units of the Kentucky National Guard are on standby.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials and crews are also on alert, and local emergency management leaders are working to keep everyone in Kentucky informed.

News 40 will also keep you informed on-air and online and also on the WNKY News 40 Weather App.

Drivers are urged to check traffic conditions before traveling at GoKy.ky.gov.

For additional preparedness tips, visit kyem.ky.gov.