Here's what we know as of May 19. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Where have tornadoes been confirmed in Kentucky? NWS Jackson, Kentuc

The nationwide tornado threat is expected to downshift by Wednesday, with several relatively quiet days in the offing. Late May is still peak season, however, so pockets of severe weather could begin cropping up by the weekend into next week across the Southern Plains.

Following DOGE-led staffing cuts to weather forecasters in Kentucky, a deadly tornado struck, raising questions about the government's cost-saving measures.

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 At least 19 people have died due to the severe weather that traversed through Kentucky this past weekend,

Due to staffing shortages, the National Weather Service in Jackson no longer has overnight staff. But NWS and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear say the office was staffed Friday night and early Saturday.

Warm meals and open hearts drive recovery in London, KY amid devastating tornado. Volunteers are working tirelessly to support and uplift displaced families.

KENTUCKY, USA — Kentucky residents are at-risk to fall for scams in the aftermath of the weekend's devastating tornadoes and storms. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana is warning of scammers after tornadoes tore through the Commonwealth on Friday.