Kentucky, storms and Tornadoes
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Strong security video shows several angles of the moment a powerful tornado struck the London-Corbin Airport on Friday.
The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado that hit southern Kentucky, causing massive devastation reached EF-4 level strength.
Powerful tornado struck Kentucky's Pulaski and Laurel counties, causing huge destruction, especially in Somerset along US 27.
In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents tried to process the disaster.
London Mayor Randall Weddle told our sister station WKYT the death toll in just Laurel County is now up to 20. The current total deaths is at least 21 in Kentucky. On Saturday morning, Gov. Beshear said the death toll was at 14 and expected to climb.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is giving an update Tuesday as the southern Kentucky region braces for more severe weather amid recovery efforts from devastating storms.
Donations are being collected at the airport. The items needed include: A medical clinic has also been set up at the airport to prevent “little injuries from becoming big ones,” according to authorities. Among the services being offered are tetanus shots.
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The Daily Digest on MSNShocking footage of the aftermath of the Kentucky tornadoThe recent tornado in Kentucky has left behind a trail of devastation, including multiple fatalities, numerous injuries, and several individuals reported missing. The catastrophic event also resulted in extensive damage to properties,