Storms

Officials with Lexington’s biggest power company, Kentucky Utilities, say nearly everyone in Fayette County has had power restored following the remnants of Hurricane Helene last Friday.

Residents of eastern and central Kentucky are experiencing scattered power outages as the remnants of Hurricane Helene travel north.

The National Weather Service predicts strong storms in Kentucky through this week and the weekend. It could help alleviate a statewide drought.

It comes as part of a federal disaster declaration. The centers will help victims with financial assistance for home repairs or other, uninsured losses.

The agency’s Disaster Needs Survey would help victims register for emergency shelters and other services. It will also collect information about other needs that are still unmet.

Disaster assistance for those affected by storms during Memorial Day weekend are available for victims in 15 Kentucky counties.

Both individuals and businesses residing in certain Kentucky counties qualify. That includes Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening four Disaster Recovery Centers this week to help Kentuckians impacted by storms in early April.

The National Weather Service in Jackson says more than 100 instances of wind damage were reported in southeast Kentucky as a result of last evening’s severe thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service expects the most severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening, starting around 4 p.m. through early Thursday. Straight line wind, hail and tornadoes are all possible. Squalls are also possible starting Wednesday night.