Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency as powerful storms ripped through the state, causing flash floods, power outages and property damage. The storms come just three weeks after deadly tornadoes tore through the region.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries or deaths. The storms come just three weeks after deadly tornadoes tore through the region,As of Saturday afternoon, much of Kentucky was under a flood warning. Portions of eastern Kentucky, as well as swaths of Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama were under a tornado watch.
The Kentucky governor’s office reported flash flooding had caused water rescues and many road closures in the southern and central portions of the state.Heavy rains were expected to continue throughout the day in much of Kentucky, followed by a cold front, which could complicate emergency response efforts.
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