A Weather Impact Alert Day across southern Indiana and Kentucky as a weather system brings heavy rain and strong storms to the region.

The NWS in Jackson, KY, said the track for the tornado in Russell, Pulaski and Laurel Counties was 55.6 miles long with a maximum width of 1700 yards, which is almost one mile.

A severe alert has been issued for Tuesday**Our stormy weather pattern continues. Another system will bring showers and storms to our region. Some of the storms are expected to be strong to severe during the day Tuesday with the highest threats coming during the midday / early afternoon hours and again late in the day into the early evening.

A few storms may be possible Tuesday morning, but the main threat for strong-to-severe thunderstorms comes in the afternoon to evening hours. Damaging winds, excessive rain and isolated tornadoes are all possible. Make sure you stay weather aware and have a way to receive severe weather alerts.

As people in Laurel County and surrounding areas process the aftermath of the deadly tornado that tore through the area, Friday, people are wondering how they can help.

The city has announced drop-off locations for tree debris at three different sites on two days this week: Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday May 22.

The National Weather Service is predicting some smaller chances of showers in the coming days following recent storm systems that impacted various parts of the commonwealth. Storm systems rolled through Kentucky May 20 after severe weather hit multiple counties beginning May 16.