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Tornadoes Are Reported in Kentucky as Storms Sweep Across the U.S.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Emergency responders in Kentucky and West Virginia conducted rescue operations following tornadoes and flash flooding caused by a widespread severe weather system extending to New England.
- In West Virginia, firefighters rescued people from flooded homes, vehicles, and even children trapped in a tree, with significant flooding reported in areas like Morgantown and Weston.
- In Grayson County, Kentucky, the storm damaged at least 12 homes, injured two people, and caused structural damage including blown-off roofs and downed power lines, primarily near Clarkson.
- The severe weather system generated over 85 tornado warnings and more than 250 severe thunderstorm warnings nationwide, including a rare tornado watch near New York City, the first since 2021.
- The storm's intensity diminished by early evening, but a particularly dangerous tornado situation was noted in parts of southern Illinois, Kentucky, and Virginia during the event.
