Lexington, Winter Storm
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Kentucky is still expieriencing powerfull Winter storm impacts, with concerns of ice pushing into our Sunday forecast.
Between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., the Lexington Police Department responded to 58 collisions, nine of which involved injuries, according to Lt. Steven Wiggins. Officers also received one motorist assist report and four reports of traffic hazards.
"This is a VERY dangerous setup tonight and Sunday," WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey wrote.
Lexington firefighters are urging residents to prepare for a potential major winter storm by assembling emergency kits and taking safety precautions.
With extreme cold temperatures in the forecast, the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention has extended Lexington's Emergency Winter Weather Plan through Monday morning, Jan. 26.
Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport flight status board shows all departing and arriving flights to the facility canceled as of 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Fayette Mall in Lexington announced it was closing early Saturday afternoon, as the winter storm blasting half the nation rolled into Central Kentucky.
Mayor Linda Gorton holds news conference to discuss preparations for forecasted winter weather.