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The National Weather Service in Louisville is predicting possible severe weather for areas of the state on May 20, following deadly tornadoes that struck parts of Kentucky in recent days. Multiple rounds of storms are possible, with the strongest storms to fall during the evening hours.
A few storms may be possible Tuesday morning, but the main threat for strong-to-severe thunderstorms comes in the afternoon to evening hours. Damaging winds, excessive rain and isolated tornadoes are all possible. Make sure you stay weather aware and have a way to receive severe weather alerts.
Major Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a fire alarm when the tornado touched down.
The relentless spring severe weather continues, with the latest severe storm threat Tuesday centered across the lower Ohio and Tennessee valleys. This includes Kentucky, which just endured a deadly tornado outbreak last Friday.
From donating to a disaster relief fund to volunteering for debris cleanup, here's how you can help Kentucky residents impacted by tornado damages.
Western Kentucky experienced three additional tornadoes, including an EF-3 in Morganfield. At least 19 deaths have been reported across the state due to the tornadoes. Damage surveys are ongoing, and the National Weather Service urges people to avoid affected areas.
Forecasters warned Monday that more tornados and storms were possible in the central U.S. as people from Texas to Kentucky cleaned up from severe weather that has killed more than two dozen people in four days.