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SLIDESHOW: Heartland storms 5/21

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 5:41pm

(KFVS) - Viewers sent us these pictures on Tuesday, May 21.

You can send us your weather pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

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SLIDESHOW: Winter weather in spring 3/21

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 10:26pm

SLIDESHOW: Winter weather in spring 3/21

(KFVS) - Viewers sent us these pictures of the snowy weather in their area on Thursday evening, March 21.

You can send us your pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

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Red Cross to launch official Tornado App March 4

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, 11:00am

Red Cross to launch official Tornado App March 4

(KFVS) - The American Red Cross will launch its official Tornado App on Monday, March 4.

The Red Cross says the app will put lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas.

The free app, available in English and Spanish, gives iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone and tablet users instant access to local and real-time information, so they know what to do before, during and after a tornado. The app includes a high-pitched siren and "tornado warning!" alert that signals people when a NOAA tornado warning has been issued in their area, even if the app has been closed. An "all clear!" alert lets users know when a tornado warning has expired or has been canceled.

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Ky. crews pre-treating in preparation for possible snow showers

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 12:24pm

Ky. crews pre-treating in preparation for possible snow showers

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Road crews in western Kentucky are pre-treating roads in anticipation of possible snow showers.

According to transportation spokesperson, up to an inch of snow could accumulate by Friday night.

Crews say treating the roads involves spraying a brine solution on roadways that dries to leave a fine powder of salt.

They say time limits may not allow all routes to be pre-treated.

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SLIDESHOW: Winter weather 2/21

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 4:17pm

Viewers sent us these pictures Thursday, February 21 of the winter weather in their area.

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KYTC: Crews made good progress pre-treating highways before freezing rain, sleet move in

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013, 6:36pm

KYTC: Crews made good progress pre-treating highways before freezing rain, sleet move in

(KFVS) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says highway crews have made good progress in their effort to pre-treat area highways in preparation for freezing rain and sleet that is expected to sweep across the region on Thursday.

Crews in some counties plan to continue working until dark tonight to cover as many miles of roadway as possible.

A wintry mix starting in the Mississippi River border counties of Kentucky around sunrise and moving eastward through the day has the potential to create hazardous driving conditions. Drivers are advised to religiously monitor the local weather forecast for changes in the track of this winter storm and monitor area news media for road condition reports through the day on Thursday.

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KYTC to pre-treat roads before Thursday

Submitted by Christy Hendricks

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, 12:39pm

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews plan to pre-treat highways to prepare for the chance of freezing rain and sleet on Thursday morning.

The forecast is calling for a significant chance of sleet and freezing rain between about 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., CST, Thursday morning with temperatures going from mid-20’s around daybreak to mid to upper 30’s by noon, Thursday.

Highway crews will pre-treat roads Tuesday and Wednesday. Crews expect to be on the road spraying brine from about 8 a.m. until about dark each night.

Drivers are advised to be alert for slow moving trucks and escort vehicles as crews go about their work.

Pre-treating of roadways involves running water through salt in a brine generator. This produces a brine solution that is then sprayed on road surfaces. The water evaporates leaving a fine powder of salt that then becomes available to be activated in the early hours of a snow/ice event.

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