At least eight people area dead following one of Kentucky’s most severe weather events “in the past decade,” Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday during a press conference. The deaths occurred in south central Kentucky, where flooding was much more severe than in Northern Kentucky, which saw mostly snow and wind. Multiple warnings were in effect […]
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State of emergency issued for Kentucky ahead of heavy rain
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency after the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for early Saturday morning until midday on Sunday, Feb. 16. According to the NWS, river flooding is very likely over the weekend through next week as well as widespread areal and isolated flash flooding. Another 2 […]
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Winter Weather Advisory issued ahead of Tuesday’s snow
Another round of snow is expected to hit the Northern Kentucky region this week. Starting at 4 a.m. Tuesday, the region will be under a Winter Weather Advisory, according to the National Weather Service. Accumulations of between 1 and 3 inches are expected for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. “Some travel difficulties can be expected […]
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NKY hazardous weather likelihood low
Although the National Weather Service is warning much of the Greater Cincinnati region against freezing rain and ice accumulations that may follow, Northern Kentucky will likely not experience widespread hazardous weather. The National Weather Service predicts rain will persist throughout Wednesday night, but much of the risk of ice accumulation is concentrated north of I-70 […]
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Kentucky shelters are struggling to meet need as cold, state law drive people inside
When temperatures plunge to dangerous levels as they have this week, Jessica Lee’s nonprofit in Somerset runs low on space for all the people seeking to come indoors. So she gets on the phone to shelters around the region. Sometimes she’s helped shuttle people as far as Owensboro or Chattanooga. But that doesn’t work for […]
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Check local school closings and delays here
It’s going to continue to be very chilly throughout the region, with a winter weather advisory for low temperatures in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday, and several local districts have canceled classes. Click here to check our partner WCPO’s list for the latest delays and closings.
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Warm up at these NKY daytime, nighttime shelters
With a cold weather advisory in effect until Wednesday morning, several institutions throughout the region have opened up during the daytime to help people stay warm. There are also options available for people to get nighttime shelter. Check out some places you can go to get out of the cold below. Emergency Shelter of Northern […]
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Cold weather advisory issued for NKY as temps drop to 0 degrees
A cold weather advisory has been issued for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties, as well as several other Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana Counties, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory will be in effect from 1 a.m. Monday night through 10 a.m. on Wednesday. After scattered snow flurries Sunday evening, you’ll see the sun […]
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How much snow is coming? Check the radar here
The National Weather Service provides a radar widget for real-time weather updates, as well as a website for more detailed information.
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NKY sidewalk snow removal: Who is responsible?
Northern Kentucky is preparing for another round of snowfall, and while city streets are being cleared by public works departments, sidewalks are the responsibility of business and homeowners, with the city lacking the staffing to clear all city sidewalks.
