Gov. Beshear Says Evacuations Will Take Place in Parts of Laurel Co. Due to Severe Weather

Mandatory evacuation issued for Laurel County neighborhoods as more storms arrive

Another round of severe weather is set to hit southern Kentucky on Tuesday, with some storms in the same areas that were hit by deadly tornadoes last week.

Kentucky neighborhoods hit by tornado to evacuate ahead of next round of storms

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mandatory evacuations will be conducted Tuesday in London ahead of another dangerous storm system expected to move through an already ravaged community, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday.

Some mandatory evacuations for Laurel County as another storm takes aim

Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update Tuesday on the impacts of the deadly May 16 tornado that hit Kentucky and the state's ongoing response.

UPDATE Evacuations ordered for parts of London; Tornado watch in effect until 8 p.m.

A tornado watch is in effect for 33 counties across central and northeast Kentucky Tuesday afternoon, including Laurel County, until 8 p.m. and an evacuation order will go into effect for parts of London this afternoon.

Mandatory evacuations ordered in Laurel County as Kentucky braces for more severe weather

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that people need to be ready for another round of severe weather with multiple ways to receive warnings and alerts.

Emergency evacuations in Laurel County ahead of more storms

Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., said it is not safe to be near the debris with the high winds expected.