By Brenna Angel
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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Emergency management and law enforcement officials continue to monitor the weather systems moving across Kentucky.
Central Kentucky was under thunderstorm and tornado warnings for much of the morning rush hour today. Lexington escaped any damage or major traffic tie-ups. But police Commander Michael Blanton says the severe weather isn't over yet.
"It looks like we've got another round coming. We're not finished for the day so everyone needs to be prepared for that. Especially if you're out on the highway, be very cautious. If you come upon high water, please do not try to drive through high water. If you come upon an intersection that the lights are out, I would ask everyone treat it as a four-way stop."
Blanton says there are about 30 spots around Lexington that are particularly prone to high water, basically any place where a stream runs near a roadway. Around 60 traffic and patrol officers on duty to help deal with the severe weather as needed.