Overview

• The National Weather Service issued a tornado alert just before 7 a.m. after tracking a funnel cloud moving east at around 35 mph from Washington County into Mercer County.
• Washington County Sheriff’s Office dispatched emergency crews to the Long Run Road and Deep Creek areas around 7:30 a.m. to respond to weather-related emergencies.
• By 9:45 a.m., deputies confirmed one death and multiple injuries after reporting extensive damage to homes and roads.
• Tornado warnings for Mercer, Boyle, Garrard and Jessamine counties expired around 7:45 a.m., though officials continue to monitor local weather conditions.
• Governor Beshear activated state resources to assist recovery operations and authorities are urging residents to keep roads clear for emergency responders.