Severe Weather Kills At Least 27 Across Kentucky, Midwest, South

Severe weather systems sweeping through Kentucky and parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have caused devastating damage and at least 19 deaths in Kentucky alone, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Most fatalities occurred in Laurel County, where a likely tornado destroyed homes and tossed vehicles, with one notable death being a fire department veteran injured while responding to the disaster. Many families, like the Patterson family in London, sought shelter in basements as the tornado roared through, leaving neighborhoods strewn with debris. Emergency responders continued searching for survivors, and shelters were set up to support displaced residents, while the National Weather Service indicated the storm was likely a tornado though official confirmation was pending. Thousands of residents lost power, and multiple state roads remain closed, with efforts underway to address infrastructure and emergency warning system issues. The governor urged donations to support those affected and described the need for widespread aid as the death toll may still rise.