Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of May 16. Three tornadoes impacted western Kentucky, including an EF-3 tornado in Morganfield with winds of 155 mph, an EF-2 tornado in Allegre and an EF-2 tornado in Casky.

Take the help that’s out there,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “Talk to our state-run programs. We are working as hard and fast as we can to get FEMA here.”

A seventh straight day of powerful thunderstorms and significant severe weather is ahead from the Midwest to Deep South.