TVA to release water from dams along the Tennessee River due to heavy rain
The Tennessee Valley Authority will be releasing water from all nine dams on the Tennessee River to relieve the pressure that’s been built up by the heavy rain that fell this week. According to a news release, the TVA river system received between half an inch to as much as
Moderate Risk for severe weather in place today
With all of western Kentucky under a moderate risk—a level four out of five—for severe weather today, the National Weather Service in Paducah is urging people to be prepared and weather alert. In a conference call Wednesday morning, Warning Coordination Meteorologist Christine Wielgos says all hazards are on the table
Kentucky Sec. of State presented with Profile in Courage Award
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has been awarded the 2024 Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. According to a news release, the award recognizes public servants who have risked their careers by putting the public interest ahead of their own political standing. The award
Severe weather possible today, tomorrow with all hazards possible
Severe weather is looking increasingly likely for the region—including western Kentucky—tonight and especially Wednesday, with all hazards possible. Meteorologist Justin Gibbs with the National Weather Service in Paducah says they’re more confident in storms turning severe this afternoon, and they’ll bring with them a risk for tornadoes, damaging winds and
Severe weather in store this week, Enhanced Risk on Wednesday
It’s looking like severe weather will be in store for the first half of the work week for western Kentucky and the surrounding region, with people encouraged to be prepared. The first chance for severe weather moves in Tuesday afternoon—there will likely be some thunderstorms Tuesday morning, but the National
Sanctuary, Inc. taking part in KY Gives Day Tuesday
Sanctuary, Inc. will be taking part in KY Gives Day, a 24-hour online giving event dedicated to supporting nonprofits across the state of Kentucky. According to a news release, on Tuesday, supporters will have the opportunity to make a difference in their communities by donating to Sanctuary and a number