Kentucky governor declares state of emergency

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Kentucky is in a state of emergency ahead of storms, which are expected to last 4 days
Ahead of a predicted four-day round of severe storms, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency for the Bluegrass State Wednesday morning. According to a news release from Beshear's office, the storm is expected to last for four days and bring potentially historic amounts of rain, wind and possible tornadoes around the state.
Kentucky Governor declares state of emergency ahead of four-day severe weather event
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency ahead of the first round of severe storms that are expected to last for four days
Kentucky governor declares state of emergency ahead of storms, torrential rain
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency ahead of a four-day weather event set to hit the Commonwealth.

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