Russell County still listed as being in severe drought

Friday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is still in severe drought according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Russell County and most of the surrounding area is still listed in the D2 Severe Drought category. According […]

Russell County in severe drought, but rain expected today

Friday, November 17 by Zac Oakes

The latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows Russell County is in a severe drought, along with much of the surrounding area. Clinton County and Wayne County also fall into the severe drought category, […]

Strong to severe storms push through the area Sunday night

Monday, June 26 by Derek Aaron

Strong to severe thunderstorms with powerful wind gusts, hail, and torrential rainfall pushed through the area late Sunday night, knocking out power to thousands of customers in Russell and surrounding counties. Trees, limbs and utility […]

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

Tuesday, May 16 by Sean Hammond

Severe Weather Threat Increases Later Today

Wednesday, April 5 by Sean Hammond

Strong to severe storms are possible across the area late this afternoon and into the evening hours. The main threat is damaging winds, but an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. More details […]

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms, high winds possible today

Wednesday, April 5 by Derek Aaron

Much of the region, including the Lake Cumberland area, finds itself with a threat of severe weather for today. WJRS participated in a conference call with Meteorologist Michael Kochasic of the National Weather Service in […]

Severe Weather Threat Wednesday

Tuesday, April 4 by Sean Hammond

Strong to severe storms are possible across Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon and evening. More details in the video below…

Severe Weather Threat Increases Late Tonight and Early Tomorrow

Friday, March 31 by Sean Hammond

Strong to severe storms are possible late Friday night and into early Saturday morning. The main threat will be damaging winds, but an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. More details are available […]

Severe Weather Threat Late Friday into Early Saturday

Thursday, March 30 by Sean Hammond

Strong to severe storms are possible across the Lake Cumberland Area late Friday night into early Saturday morning. More details in the video below…

Severe Weather Threat Late Friday into Early Saturday

Wednesday, March 29 by Sean Hammond

The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire Lake Cumberland Area in a Level 2 Slight Risk for severe weather. The main threat will be damaging winds, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. […]

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Russell County still listed as being in severe drought

Russell County in severe drought, but rain expected today

Strong to severe storms push through the area Sunday night

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

Severe Weather Threat Increases Later Today

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms, high winds possible today

Severe Weather Threat Wednesday

Severe Weather Threat Increases Late Tonight and Early Tomorrow

Severe Weather Threat Late Friday into Early Saturday

Severe Weather Threat Late Friday into Early Saturday

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown