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NWS: 9 tornadoes confirmed so far across Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri region

The National Weather Service in Paducah has confirmed that at least nine tornadoes touched down across the western Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri region Friday afternoon and evening.

Southeast Missourian · 2h

Nine tornadoes confirmed across Missouri and Kentucky, including deadly EF3 in Scott County

Nine tornadoes struck Missouri and Kentucky on May 16, including a deadly EF3 in Scott County that killed two people and destroyed homes. The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes up to EF4 strength.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

At least 25 dead as tornadoes and thunderstorms devastate parts of Kentucky, Missouri

At least 25 people have perished in severe weather that swept across Missouri and Kentucky over the weekend, authorities said.

Kentucky, National Weather Service and staffing

The Independent on MSN · 21h

Cuts to National Weather Service tested Kentucky office staffing ahead of deadly tornadoes

Cuts to National Weather Service tested Kentucky office staffing ahead of deadly tornadoes - Deadly tornadoes ripped across Kentucky on Friday, killing at least 18 people

The New York Times · 2d

After Cuts, a Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing as Severe Storms Bear Down

The office in Jackson, Ky., is one of several left without an overnight forecaster after hundreds of jobs were recently cut from the National Weather Service.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

At Least 18 Killed as Severe Weather Lashes Kentucky, and 9 More Die Elsewhere

The office in Jackson, Kentucky, which was responsible for the area around London, Kentucky, had a March 2025 vacancy rate of 25%; the Louisville, Kentucky, weather service staff

WEHT Evansville on MSN17h

National Weather Service releases details of Morganfield tornado

The National Weather Service has released the details of the tornado that swept through Morganfield Friday. A release ...

LEX 1815h

National Weather Service confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties

Preliminary storm surveys from the National Weather Service have confirmed significant tornado damage across multiple ...

NewsChannel 5 Nashville2h

NWS confirms EF2 tornado touches down Todd County, Ky. on Friday

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado touched down on Friday night. A tornado outbreak spanned across Kentucky with nine tornadoes, one touching down in Allegre and tracking six miles.

1don MSN

Did staffing cuts at weather service affect Kentucky’s tornado response?

Due to staffing shortages, the National Weather Service in Jackson no longer has overnight staff. But NWS and Kentucky Gov.

1don MSN

How a tornado tested a Kentucky weather office that cut overnight staff

The Jackson, Kentucky, office is one of a growing number of forecast offices unable to cover an overnight shift since the Trump administration cut staffing levels through buyouts and firings.

Central U.S. Faces Another Round of Severe Weather

Much of Oklahoma is at high risk for tornadoes on Monday, but forecasters warned the region could see additional hazards ...

1don MSN

Trump cuts to National Weather Service leave Kentucky offices understaffed

Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday that there were no problems with weather alerts after devastating tornadoes hit Kentucky ...

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