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A weather forecast radar shows a severe storm prediction in Central Kentucky on Thursday, April 3, 2025 around 1:08 a.m. Photo from The Weather Channel’s radar.

Severe weather to hit Lexington tonight, through week

Isabella Sepahban, News Editor April 2, 2025

Severe weather is expected to hit Lexington over the next four days, starting late Wednesday, April 2. According to an email sent by University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto, hail, tornadoes and...

A fallen tree covers Administration Drive near the Gatton Student Center after damaging wind gusts hit the area on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

UK begins repair efforts following historic windstorm

Kristen Roberts, Reporter March 6, 2023

UK’s campus sustained damage to multiple buildings and properties after high winds crashed through on Friday, March 3.  UK spokesperson Jay Blanton said the university is still assessing the damage...

A fallen tree covers Administration Drive near the Gatton Student Center after damaging wind gusts hit the area on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Wind gusts cause damage on University of Kentucky campus

Strong winds caused damage on UK's campus Friday afternoon following the cancellation of all classes starting at noon. UK's Physical Plant Division and UK police responded to downed trees and traffic...

Governor Andy Beshear gave a brief addressing the severity of imminent storms in a live briefing on Friday, March 3, 2023.

‘I don’t want to lose anybody else.’ Gov. Andy Beshear updates Kentuckians on inclement weather

Alexis Baker, Staff Reporter March 3, 2023

Gov. Andy Beshear addressed the severity of imminent storms in a live briefing, streamed on multiple social media sites, for the commonwealth this morning.  Beshear said that an hour before his briefing...

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