This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness week, a time to learn more about lightning so you can stay safe when it threatens. The National Lightning Safety Council has put the spotlight on a different topic each day this week around lightning safety

December 4-10, 2022 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky. The winter season can bring many different hazards and impacts to the region. Winter Weather Awareness week is your reminder that you need to be Weather Ready for all types of hazards, such as winter storms, snow squalls, ice storms, heavy rain and flooding, high winds, and even severe weather. 

The Kentucky statewide tornado drill is happening Wednesday morning at 10:07 Eastern time. Outdoor warning sirens will sound, your NOAA weather radio will alert, and the emergency tone will sound on your radio and television.