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The National Weather Service branches in Jackson and Louisville say cold temperatures are expected to continue this week in central and eastern Kentucky following last week’s severe winter weather.

Lexington officials are contending with the second bout of winter weather this week. The National Weather Service expects an extra three-to-six inches of snow across Kentucky.

Lexington’s Division of Streets and Roads are steadily working to clear the roads as the city recovers from this week’s winter storm.

The National Weather Service recommends staying indoors if at all possible. Those experiencing power outages and using generators to keep warm should make sure to keep them outside and away from any ventilation systems.

Kentucky’s power co-op association says it could take a few days before power is fully restored to certain communities following Sunday’s winter storms.

The National Weather Service branches in Louisville and Jackson say Kentucky’s largest population centers and the Mountain Parkway Communities were most affected by this week’s winter storm.

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

The shelter was built for the community of Stamping Ground and can house more than 90 people. It was constructed in response to an unexpected tornado that dropped in December of 2021.

Cooling stations will be open in the Dunbar, Kenwick, Castlewood and Tates Creek neighborhoods. Free LexTran rides to cooling stations will also be provided to those experiencing homelessness.

Central Kentucky will be in the path of an expected heat wave moving through the midwest and northeast this week.