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WLKY on MSN19 killed in long, powerful tornado that hit southern Kentucky; search for survivors continuesAn apparent powerful tornado tore through Russell, Pulaski and Laurel County in Kentucky late Friday night, leaving a trail of destruction and killing several.
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. Seek shelter if a warning is issued. A Tornado Watch has been issued for Adair, Grayson, Green and Hart counties until 11 p.m.
Wyan Avenue in Laurel County remains covered in debris, with homes blown apart and leveled. One resident said his family survived the storm even after their home was thrown across the road by the powerful winds. “The Lord was with us, and you know, we learned to tell about it,” tornado survivor David Farler said.
The National Weather Service has finished its survey of the deadly tornado that ripped through southeastern Kentucky last week.
Marshall Miracle is the youngest of the confirmed victims of two tornadoes that touched down late the night of May 16 in southeastern Kentucky. In addition to the Hills, Marshall was also the son of Chad Miracle and wife Traci Miracle. Marshall was a father himself and doted on his son, Noah James Miracle, who is nearly 6.
A couple from Laurel County in Kentucky is recovering in a local hospital after a possible EF-3 tornado tore through their home and ripped their arms off as they held each other through the storm.
Tornadoes that swept through parts of Kentucky Friday night killed 18 people in Kentucky and left several others critically injured. The storms that hit Kentucky came from a weather system
A multi-day severe weather event continued on Tuesday as tornado warnings were issued in at least five states.