HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear has declared a State of Emergency for Kentucky ahead of a severe winter storm system, and the local Salvation Army is extending services to aid those in need. A Winter Storm Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are currently in place for Christian County by the National Weather Service.
The storm, expected to begin overnight Friday, may contain heavy snow with significant accumulations, sleet, ice and arctic temperatures, creating dangerous travel and road conditions and the potential for power outages, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
“This is a serious storm that will likely cause dangerous conditions on our roads and potential power outages, which is why we are doing everything we can to keep Kentuckians safe,” said Gov. Beshear…