LEXINGTON, Ky. — As search and rescue efforts continue in flood-ravaged Eastern Kentucky, the forecast isn’t giving residents or rescuers a break, with more storms and heat expected to bear down on the region this week.
Gov. Andy Beshear took to social media Monday afternoon to warn residents they should seek shelter and “make sure that you get to a safe place” Monday evening.
“More rain is expected throughout Eastern Kentucky later today and into this evening,” Beshear said in a video message. “Isolated flash flooding and damaging wind are both possible. Please, stay away from flooded streams. Take shelter on higher ground. If you live in a flood-prone area, make sure that you get to a safe place.”
