Kenton and Campbell Counties have issued a level 1 travel advisory ahead of expected snowfall Tuesday night going into Wednesday morning. Kenton County has issued a snow emergency beginning at 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to a release sent by Communications Manager Sara Sgantas. Shortly after, the Campbell County Emergency Management Director, William Turner, issued a […]
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Brace yourselves: We may be in for more snow this week
The snowstorm that popped up Sunday may have come as a bit of a surprise; here’s a look at winter weather we’re expected to get throughout this week so we aren’t caught off guard again (hopefully). Early morning Sunday brought heavy, quickly accumulating snow with both Boone and Kenton counties declaring snow emergencies and accumulation […]
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National Weather Service confirms tornado in Williamstown
Written by WCPO’s Molly Schramm and Anna Azallion A strong storm in Northern Kentucky produced a tornado in one Grant County town Thursday morning. The National Weather Service said an EF0 tornado touched down south of Dry Ridge, in the area of Williamstown, as thunderstorms moved through the Tri-State. A tornado warning was in effect for Owen […]
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Northbound I-71 reopens in NKY after almost 48 hours of backups; drivers asked to use ‘extreme caution’
Written WCPO’s Molly Schramm Northbound I-71 reopened Saturday evening in Northern Kentucky after almost 48 hours of traffic backups due to dangerous road conditions. An emergency alert went out Friday night noting I-71 NB near mile marker 63 in Gallatin County was “impassible.” Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted that teams were working to find a route […]
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Three dead from winter storms, 24k without power
Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed that three people died from the winter storms that hit Kentucky Thursday night into Friday. He confirmed two deaths in a weather update from the statehouse on Friday morning — one person from a car wreck in Western Kentucky and one from insecure housing in Louisville. The third he Tweeted […]
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Photos: Baby, it’s cold outside
If you could see cold, this would be it. As Northern Kentucky was waking up this morning, we were out snapping photos. Check them out below, and send us your snow photos to news@linknky.com along with your neighborhood. And, if you need it, here are some resources to keep you safe or keep your home […]
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I-71 in NKY shut down after multi-vehicle crash, several semis stuck
Written WCPO’s Molly Schramm Both directions of I-71 are shut down in Gallatin County. A multi-vehicle crash shut down I-71 northbound near the 63 mile marker. The southbound lanes are also shut down due to multiple semis being unable to navigate road conditions in the area. Gov. Andy Beshear said the Kentucky National Guard was […]
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How to protect your pipes as arctic temps arrive
Written by Christian LeDuc, WCPO digital content producer A massive winter storm is approaching the Tri-State and with it comes several inches of snow, and wind gusts up to 50 mph. The wind chill is what will make the next few days extremely dangerous. Some portions of the Tri-State may feel as cold as -40. […]
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NKY counties open warming centers as snow falls and temperatures drop
As snow falls across the region and temperatures drop, The National Weather Service has declared a Winter Storm Warning in Northern Kentucky and all surrounding counties. “Plan on slippery road conditions,” according to NWS storm warning released late Thursday. “Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening […]
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Strong winds, extreme low temperatures, ice and snow expected tonight: here is how to prepare
I may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but an icy Christmas? Not so much. But that looks like what we might be experiencing over the next few days. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Thursday evening through Saturday morning and Wednesday Gov. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency […]
