Adam Burniston
Meteorologist & Reporter
Lexington, Ky
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Adam Burniston is a Meteorologist on the weekends, a multimedia reporter and a certified drone pilot.
In 2020 he was named Best Meteorologist by the Kentucky Broadcasters Association.
He joined the WKYT team in March 2017 after working as a meteorologist for KALB in Louisiana, which is another Gray Television affiliate.
Adam graduated from Ball State University in 2015, where he double majored in Atmospheric Sciences and Geographical Information Science.
When not watching the weather, Adam enjoys his time by getting outdoors and playing disc golf. He also enjoys playing music on his acoustic guitar, bass guitar, or drums.
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If you've enjoyed this Fall feel, it is set to stay around through the forecast with plenty of dry weather ahead.
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After a strong cold front overnight, Fall air is staying in the forecast over the weekend and next week
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Nearly a dozen families are receiving more aid in Nicholas County. This comes after devastating flash flooding swept through the region over two months ago.
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KU is sending out letters to more neighborhoods about removing trees to clear more lines, and this is leaving residents concerned they’ll clear cut their areas as well.
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While a weaker cold front passes tonight, a stronger front is expected to arrive by the end of the week bringing a big cool down along with it
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While temperatures stay above average over the next several days, a blast of Fall air will arrive later in the week
After a rainy end to last week, we are putting together a great weekend and next week ahead as dry weather returns before changes follow
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While fall brings in nicer weather and cooler temperatures, it also means the start of more stink bugs showing up around homes and businesses.
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is issuing an “Antler Alert” to remind drivers that it’s peak season for highway collisions involving deer and other wildlife on the move.
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A new pediatric specialty infusion clinic was set up in Lexington to act as the states primary treatment site for pediatric patients who test positive or had known exposure with COVID-19.
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After a dreary Sunday, active weather will be staying in the forecast this week with a Fall feel returning as well
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After a nice dry stretch of weather through the end of the week, a more active pattern will take over with strong storms possible Sunday
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More than 38 million people in the United States experienced hunger in 2020, according to the USDA’s latest household food insecurity report.
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Kentucky’s natural water resources play an important role in the bourbon industry, which is why employees at Four Roses Distillery in Anderson County participated in a Salt River Cleanup Day.
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The University of Kentucky and racecourse management leaders teamed up to help improve track safety for both horses and riders.
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While temperatures will be slightly warmer for the week ahead, dry weather and sunny skies will be lasting a bit longer
Dry skies and a cooler feel are staying around over the next several days as our Fall weather continues
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Fall officially began on Wednesday, and while several pumpkin patches have already been selling pumpkins, these next few weeks will be a great time to pick some up for your home.
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A new hydroelectric plant has been completed along the Kentucky River in Estill County and it’s the first in the nation using a new technology.
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More showers and thunderstorms are expected ahead of a major cold front that brings October air later this week
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Heavy showers and thunderstorms will move through this week before a blast of October air takes over
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Officials in Bath County says several roads are underwater. They say most of the flooding is north of I-64.
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As the bourbon industry continues to rapidly grow, researchers at UK are looking at ways to improve bourbon barrel production, which could in turn save money for manufacturers and even save money for consumers.
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As temperatures rise slightly early this week, another active pattern will return by the middle and latter parts of the week that could have some tropical influence to it as well
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While we have a few more dry days left in the forecast, another active pattern returns by the middle of the week with rain and storms
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While dry conditions will last for the next few days, warmer air is surging in once more ahead of changes
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This weekend, downtown Georgetown will be filled with live music, games, food and more as they kick off their annual Festival of the Horse.
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Carlisle was hit hard last month by flooding and nearly 100 homes were damaged. FEMA denied two separate requests the state sent in.
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We have a great looking Labor Day forecast ahead with more Fall-like weather staying for the rest of the week
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Showers are expected to move in through the overnight, but another cold front will keep Fall weather around through next week
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It’s been six months since historic flooding devastating several communities in early March.
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What’s left of now tropical depression Ida is making its way through Kentucky and is dumping a lot of rain in the region over the next 24 hours. Our WKYT team is tracking everything you need to know.
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We spoke with Lexington Emergency Management about how you can prepare now before the storm arrives.
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We spoke with Lexington Emergency Management about how you can prepare now before the storm arrives.
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Insects called armyworms come around Kentucky every year during late summer and fall. But there is some concern as reports of them have been higher this year than usual.
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After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Estill County fair is back again, but fair officials say even getting to this point didn’t seem possible nearly six months ago.
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Summertime heat and humidity are taking over the forecast this week with storm chances returning later on
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We make our way back to the typical August feel as heat and humidity surge back into the forecast
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Once the last plane takes off Thursday evening, the Blue Grass Airport will close and begin work on a major resurfacing project that hasn’t been done since 2006.
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Several rounds of flash flooding has led many in the Nicholas County community to speculate why it seems flooding is becoming more common, and the mayor says one reason could be due to the small creeks.
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While the Lexington Human Society has seen steady adoption rates throughout the pandemic, they have seen a slight increase in animals being surrendered to their shelter over the past few months.
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After a cooler than average start to August, temperatures are finally returning to our typical feel with humidity and storm chances
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Storm chances and Summer-like air are surging back into the forecast with 90s possible next week
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A wildlife rehabilitation center in Harrison County cares for hundreds of animals every year, but they’re hoping to increase that number with an expansion to the center.
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People in Carlisle are still cleaning up after devastating flash flooding swept through the community last week.
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Below-average temperatures and low humidity will stick around for much of this week ahead as we kick off the beginning of August
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A cooler feel takes over for the first week of August with a brief dry period as well
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The three day event includes K-9 teams from both the local, state, and even federal agencies, they’re here to not only train and learn, but also possibly receive their official certification.
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As temperatures stay in the upper 80s and 90s for the next several days, pet owners are making sure their pets are able to enjoy outside while also being able to cool down easily at home.
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After scattered storms move through tonight and Monday, toasty Summer temperatures take over the forecast before our next big change