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Lexington city offices will be closing at 3 p.m. Tuesday in anticipation of severe storms coming in the evening.
But only employees not involved in storm response will be sent home early. First responders, as well as staff in water quality, streets and roads, and traffic engineering will be prepared to respond to city needs as they arise.
Lexington is under an enhanced risk for severe weather, the third-highest risk assessment out of five in the National Weather Service’s storm prediction center.
“The city is prepared to assist residents in the event of strong storms, high winds, and hail,” Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said in a news release. “It’s possible that we will experience power outages, trees and limbs down in roadways, and traffic issues.”
Storms are expected to come between 1 and 4 p.m. and could include winds up to 70 miles per hour. Tornadoes, hail and flash flooding are also potential outcomes from today’s weather.
Storms should be leaving the Lexington area between 7 and 10 p.m. tonight.
Lexington Public Library branches also were set to close at 3 p.m. Tuesday for severe weather.
Fayette County Public Schools also responded to the weather threat Tuesday, requiring that all activities end by 3 p.m. “due to incoming storms,” according to a message shared with the district community.
