LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear is declaring a state of emergency as severe weather impact portions of Kentucky.
So far, the commonwealth has been hammered by heavy rain, lightning and damaging winds. A preliminary EF-1 tornado has been confirmed in Nelson County.
Power outages are likely as another round of strong storms are expected to hit the area Tuesday evening.
“We have reports of substantial damage to a number of structures – and thankfully, as of right now we are not aware of any fatalities,” Gov. Beshear said in a statement. “We need all Kentuckians to stay weather aware as we brace for more severe weather throughout the afternoon and evening.”
Gov. Beshear has also closed all Executive Branch state office buildings for the remainder of the day and the Kentucky Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort has also been activated.
The state’s price gouging laws have also been activated and you can report price gouging to attorney general Russell Coleman’s office.
Beshear is reminding the commonwealth not to try to access roads blocked by downed trees and power lines. Always remember to check here for the latest travel conditions.
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