The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least two different tornadoes struck Northern Kentucky earlier this week: a category EF2 tornado that began in Dearborn County, Indiana, and ended in Boone County; and a category EF1 tornado that began in Boone County and ended in Kenton County. The Director of the Kenton County Homeland […]
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Boone County restores 911 service after storm-related outage
Boone County’s 911 service is back online after experiencing power outages following a tornado that touched down in Florence overnight, leaving several homes and businesses damaged. Boone County announced that its 911 service and the county’s non-emergency hotline, (859) 371-1234, were back online as of 10 a.m. today. During the outage, 911 calls were routed […]
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High water, flood advisory greets NKY after overnight storms
A flood advisory is in place until 10 a.m. after overnight storms sent many households to the basement in the early morning hours. Interstate 71/75 northbound was closed ahead of the morning rush just after the Brent Spence Bridge going into Cincinnati due to reports of high water, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The […]
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Tornado warning, flash flood warning issued
A tornado warning is in effect for portions of Northern Kentucky until 1:15 a.m. Thursday. Affected areas should take cover. Affected areas include Alexandria, Silver Grove, Melbourne and California. Affected areas should seek shelter in a basement or on the lowest floor of a building. Move away from windows. If you are outside, move to […]
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Flood watch in effect until late Wednesday night
A flood watch is in effect for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties starting tonight and lasting until late Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service. “A warm front will lift north across the Ohio Valley later tonight [and] into Wednesday,” according to the National Weather Service. “Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will be […]
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Severe thunderstorms possible this evening, tonight
There is a slight risk of severe weather in Northern Kentucky tonight with the greatest risk being severe, damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service. Most of the severe weather approaching from the west is expected to calm by the time it reaches our region, and the service does not predict widespread severe weather. […]
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NKY Health Dept. gives disaster prep recommendations for spring
Spring has officially sprung, as of March 20, and the Northern Kentucky Health Department is offering a set of preparation recommendations ahead of the spring weather. “March certainly came in like a lion (if you remember the snow and rain storms), and it looks like it’s going out like a lamb,” reads a social media […]
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Snow showers, high winds likely Monday afternoon, evening
Snow showers, low visibility and high winds are possible Monday afternoon and into the evening in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties, according to the National Weather Service. “The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon,” according to the National Weather Service. “In addition, brisk conditions will prevail […]
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Tornado watch issued for NKY
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The watch went into effect around 6:20 a.m. on March 11 and expires at noon. Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. The National Weather Service advises people living and working in counties under the watch to be […]
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Flood watch extended to Thursday afternoon
A flood watch is in effect until Thursday afternoon in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties, according to the National Weather Service. “Showers and some thunderstorms will move across the region through Thursday morning,” according to a hazard warning from the Weather Service. “Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected, with local amounts up to […]
