Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of May 16. Three tornadoes impacted western Kentucky, including an EF-3 tornado in Morganfield with winds of 155 mph, an EF-2 tornado in Allegre and an EF-2 tornado in Casky.

Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help, rushing into harm's way as he steadfastly did for decades, when a late-night tornado plowed through his community in the Appalachian foothills.

Did alerts go out? What type of alerts did people receive? National Weather Service and others have said the Jackson office was staffed Friday night despite staffing shortages.

Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll is expected to rise as more information comes in following storms that struck Kentucky.

Volunteers from around the country are on the ground in Laurel County working with the American Red Cross to help tornado victims.

Due to staffing shortages, the National Weather Service in Jackson no longer has overnight staff. But NWS and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear say the office was staffed Friday night and early Saturday.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - 7 Brew is holding a fundraiser at all Bowling Green locations to support the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund. During Caffeine for a Cause, a $1 from every large drink purchased will be donated to the fund. The fundraiser will be on the following days:

Severe storms that swept across the Commonwealth Friday evening into early Saturday morning left behind a trail of debris and damage.

A Kentucky woman who lost both of her parents when a powerful EF-4 tornado swept through the community of London said her heart is broken and there are no words to describe how she’s feeling since the disaster struck nearly a week ago.