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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We better get used to the arctic air because it is holding on in the forecast as we track our next snowfall threat later this week
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Temperature swings will continue through the week with more snow potential in the forecast
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Temperatures try to return closer to normal for a couple of days, but arctic air will continue to rule much of this week
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Light snowfall accumulation will be possible Sunday for parts of the Commonwealth as a weak clipper moves in
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The Clark County Road Department says they have used several hundred tons of salt during the winter storms over the past few weeks.
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This winter season, thanks to financial help from the city, the Hope Center has been able to put up a new warming shelter tent on their property.
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Both the American Red Cross and the Kentucky Blood Center say their blood supplies have been reaching critical lows, which is why it now it’s more important than ever to donate if you can.
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We're finally enjoying a quiet pattern for the time being, but more wintry changes will move in later this week
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While rain moves out and flooding subsides, our threat then turns to slick conditions as arctic air moves in
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While temperatures remain above freezing into the start of Sunday, heavy showers increase and flooding could become a threat
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As preparation is underway for a winter storm on Thursday, both local and state road crews have already begun preparing with salt brine going down on roads yesterday and today.
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Several areas of southern Kentucky are still cleaning up and recovering after Saturday’s severe storms and flash flooding.
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A tornado was confirmed in Estill County, only six miles from a tornado that hit Union City in Madison County.
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Seven tornadoes have been confirmed so far across Kentucky from severe weather on Saturday, but more surveys are planned on Monday
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While severe storms brought tornadoes on Saturday, now we are tracking a wintry threat as our First Alert Weather Day Continues
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Severe storms are expected to diminish by tonight, but a blast of winter air will quickly follow it up for Sunday
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As cleanup continues, a team of disaster survivor assistants from FEMA are on the ground going door to door to help those that have not yet either applied for FEMA or to provide further aid to those in need.
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However, with COVID-19 cases on the rise, state leaders are urging businesses and people to take extra steps to stay safe.
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As families continue to recover from an EF-3 tornado in Taylor County, several community organizations have banded together to help out through it all.
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Active weather and big changes are expected throughout this week and into next weekend
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After enjoying a great Christmas Day, we'll continue to track mild weather of the next several days as our pattern turns active again
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We continue our Spring-like pattern into Christmas Day with scattered rain chances, but more changes are also ahead for next week
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A Spring feel is surging in for Christmas this year, but a lot of changes will follow that up as we head into next week
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As the holiday's approach, many changes move our way with milder and wetter conditions ahead
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Cooler December air returns to the forecast with plenty of dry days ahead as we look ahead towards the holidays
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After violent tornadoes ripped through several communities in Western Kentucky, the Georgetown Fire Department knew immediately that they wanted to get involved and help out.
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Public school districts in eastern Kentucky are pulling together to help families in western Kentucky.
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An EF-3 tornado that tore through Taylor County killed at least one person and devastated 70 homes.
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After a cool Sunday, temperatures bounce back into the 50s and 60s this week, but more changes are ahead
Calmer and cooler weather returns for the second half of the weekend before another warmup moves in next week
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Cleanup efforts continue after an EF-1 tornado devastated a mobile home park in Stamping Ground early Monday morning.
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The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday morning an EF-1 tornado damaged a family’s home in Franklin County.
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After severe weather this morning, we are heading into a colder pattern with more active weather ahead
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While a severe threat increases tonight and into early Monday morning, wind gusts could still reach near 50mph for some areas as a strong cold front pushes through
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Our pattern turns active yet again as a strong cold front sweeps in late Sunday and into Monday morning
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A Madison County native has the chance of competing during the halftime show of the Georgia and Alabama game.
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After a year of tragic events in Madison County, city leaders are trying to bring light and joy this holiday season by going all out on decorations.
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A 12-year-old from Clark County got a special surprise Monday. With the help of Macy’s, her wish was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Warmer weather is on the way this week with mostly dry conditions before changes return
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While another brief cooldown will begin next week, warmer air is on the way with plenty of dry time remaining
While temperatures will slightly improve Saturday, another cool down will return next week
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Several organizations have been helping feed those in need as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. The YMCA is part of that effort, with volunteers handing out boxed meals at their location in downtown Lexington.
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Law enforcement officers are out in Lexington Monday handing out Thanksgiving meals ahead of the holidays.
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While showers move out through the overnight, frigid air is set to move in to start the workweek
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A strong cold front is expected for the second half of the weekend, bringing some frigid air to kick off the workweek
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While the weekend kicks off with nice weather for Saturday, big changes will be following it up for next week
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Experts from AAA are expecting travel this year to be up by 11% compared to last year for Thanksgiving, and most of those will be driving.
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It’s a blood drive battle between UK and Tenessee fans with the goal of boosting blood supply during the holidays.
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After flurries flew across the Commonwealth this morning, changes are ahead for the workweek with drier weather returning for now
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A bit of wintry mix will show up for parts of our Sunday as cold air continues, but more changes are ahead next week