Good morning, Kentucky. Here's what you need to know today.
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Showers are likely again today, as well as thunderstorms. Several storms could be strong to severe. Heavy rain is also likely, which will contribute to areas of flooding and flash flooding.
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Around Kentucky
1. LIVE UPDATES: Severe storms cause damage, flooding potential ahead
Heavy rain, which could cause life-threatening flooding, is also expected through the weekend.
2. Making a storm emergency kit, what supplies to include
Boone County Emergency Management officials are urging people to prepare ahead of severe weather that could last through the weekend.
3. 2,300 temporary layoffs expected at Louisville Assembly Plant
The plant will be converted to assemble electric vehicles during a multi-month closure.
Around the Nation & the World
1. Tornadoes damage homes and power lines as storms wallop Midwest and South
2. Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as 4 Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports
3. Trump unveils broad new tariffs, setting 10% baseline and higher rates on dozen of countries
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