Deadly storms sweep through the South, leaving at least nine fatalities
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A severe storm system impacted the Southeast, leading to at least nine fatalities across Kentucky and Georgia. The storm, characterized by heavy rains, high winds, and flash flooding, left hundreds of thousands without power and rendered roads impassable. Reports included tornado activity, with notable rainfall in Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Governor Andy Beshear emphasized the extent of damage, indicating that all counties in Kentucky experienced storm effects. Emergency responders conducted over a thousand rescues and federal assistance was requested to address the disaster's aftermath.
The high winds across the South caused several reports of damage to trees, to homes, so a very impactful event.
Kentucky's Governor said all of Kentucky's 120 counties were impacted by the weekend storm, highlighting the extensive reach of the disaster.
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