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President Donald Trump approves emergency declaration for Tennessee amid severe weather outbreak

President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for Kentucky due to severe weather, allowing access to Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for relief efforts.
Kentucky is experiencing heavy rainfall, with rainfall predictions of 4-7 inches, worsening conditions throughout the state.
Various counties are under flood warnings, with water rescues reported and some roads closed due to rising water levels across Kentucky.
The National Weather Service warns of life-threatening flash flooding, stating that flooding chances are expected to taper off by Sunday.

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Trump approves emergency declaration for Kentucky

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been approved for the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement response efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on April 2.

10 hours ago·Mayfield, United States

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Trump signs emergency declaration as much of Kentucky under flood warning after intense rainfall

LEXINGTON, Ky. — President Donald Trump signed an order Friday declaring a state of emergency for Kentucky as rain continue to pound much of the state. The presidential declaration allows the state to qualify for Federal Emergency Management ...

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Roads Covered As Memphis Flooding Begins - Videos from The Weather Channel

Days of potentially “generational” heavy rain are underway in the Memphis, Tennessee, area, and that means roads are already going underwater. New video shows vehicles struggling to get through the floodwaters, which is always discouraged, but especially in the coming days. The city is expected to receive at least a half-foot of additional rain the rest of the week in what could become a regional flood disaster. - Videos from The Weather Channel

1 day ago

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TEMA reports two weather-related deaths in Tennessee amid severe conditions

At least two people have died in Tennessee from weather-related incidents Thursday, the Tennessee Department of Health confirms.

2 days ago

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TRISTATEHOMEPAGE

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Over 28,000 affected by outages amid severe weather in the Tri-State

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Over 28,000 customers were affected by power outages in the Tri-State in the midst of severe weather. As of 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday night: CenterPoint is reporting over 22,000 customers without power Kenergy is reporting over 3,800 customers without power Duke Energy is reporting over 2,000 without power, including customers in Oakland City Madisonville Municipal Utilities is reporting over 500 without power Win Energy i…

2 days ago

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WREG News

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Memphis braces for severe weather, prioritizes safety measures

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The City of Memphis is preparing for the severe weather over the next couple of days this week. WREG weather experts say the weather is likely to bring large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail across the Mid-South. The City of Memphis said their primary goal during any severe weather event is to protect the lives and property of our residents and visitors. LIVE: Severe weather Wednesday; flooding likely to follow …

2 days ago·Memphis, United States

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