Kentucky governor says tornado was on ground for over 200 miles
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Kentucky's governor says a devastating tornado touched down for 227 miles — more than 200 in his state — and deaths were feared in 10 counties. Governor Andy Beshear said at a news conference Saturday that the state's death toll is "north of 70" and could climb to over 100.
"Earlier this morning at about 5 a.m. we were pretty sure that we would lose over 50 Kentuckians, now certain that that number is north of 70," the governor said at a press conference Saturday morning. "It may in fact end up exceeding 100 before the day is done."
"This will be, I believe, the deadliest tornado system to ever run through Kentucky," Beshear said.
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