Mandatory evacuation order issued for some in Laurel County
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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.
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An elderly couple is recovering after a devastating tornado tore through their home in Laurel County, Kentucky, on Friday. The storm left t
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As recovery continues from Friday night’s devastating tornado outbreak, officials have released the names of the 17 people who lost their lives in Laurel County, now confirmed by Coroner Doug Bowling.
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The twister had max winds of 170 mph, a max width of 1700 yards and traveled 55.6 miles, according to the National Weather Service.
Deputy Chief and longtime friend Terry Wattenbarger says they lost contact with Leatherman during the search and rescue of victims. “It was actually him who had been shielding her from being injured, so we feel that he gave his life saving someone else’s life,” Wattenbarger said.
Since the storm, she, her family and friends have been sifting through the debris, hoping to find anything they can save.