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.
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 cycling or playing disc golf. He also enjoys playing music on his acoustic guitar, bass guitar, or drums.
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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
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Humidity levels and storm chances are back on the rise with toasty temperatures coming in next week
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As we’ve noticed over the last few days, hazy skies have increased across the Commonwealth. It’s due to wildfire smoke traveling from parts of Canada and from western states.
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While more rainfall can produce higher yielding crops, these wetter conditions also make it harder for farmers to get out and manage their fields, leading to issues of disease and bugs.
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While some rain chances stick around for Monday a drier pattern will return for a few days this week
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A drier pattern is ahead for the beginning of next week before storm chances make a return
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A man in Madison County is making creeks cleaner by picking up trash, and has already collected thousands of pounds. He's turning some of it into art while trying to spread more awareness about the problems of littering.
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Georgetown police, Bluegrass Cycling Club give special gift to Ky. boy who helped find elderly woman
The Georgetown Police Department says 10-year-old Alex Aguilar is a hero and they’ve teamed up with the Bluegrass Cycling Club to show their appreciation.
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Showers and thunderstorms will stay in the forecast through much of this week with temperatures just barely reaching average
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A low-end severe weather threat stays with us over the next couple of days as our pattern stays active
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected throughout the weekend with a severe threat mixed in as well
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More widespread storms will be with us through the weekend with a severe threat as well
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Police in Frankfort located the van and the missing pup Tuesday night.
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J. Render’s Southern Table and Bar in Lexington was able to host its first event in over a year and they’re also excited to make some new announcements.
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Summer warmth, humidity, and eventually daily storm chances are set to ramp up for the workweek ahead
Mostly dry conditions continue through the holiday weekend with a more active pattern returning next week
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The Boyle County Health Department confirmed Wednesday that two dogs have tested positive for rabies in surrounding counties.
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According to entomologists that work with the University of Kentucky, they’ve been seeing more reports of ticks over the past few years and they say our weather could be playing a role.
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While historic flooding swept through the commonwealth nearly four months ago, FEMA is continuing their efforts to open temporary support centers so they make sure everyone that needs helps gets it.
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Thunderstorm chances will continue to increase throughout the week with changes to come by July
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Seasonal air is back in the forecast with humidity to go along with it, but soon that pattern turns more active with storms in the forecast
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According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, several states are involved in this unknown illness impacting birds and, in Kentucky, it appears to be worse in northern and central regions.
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After serving several years as part of the Lexington Police Mounted Unit, Yoder the horse is finally retiring and going to a special home.
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WKYT is proud to be a sponsor for the Children’s Charity of the Bluegrass Golf Classic for another year. It’s the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year aimed at helping children in need in central Kentucky.
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Strong to even severe storms will be back in the forecast Monday, but Fall-like air is expected to follow
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Summer is taking over the forecast once again with heat, humidity, and strong storm chances that last into the weekend
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Our seasonal Summer-like pattern returns with storm chances for the end of the weekend and into the weekend
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Below-average temperatures hang on for another day before rain and thunderstorm chances return again
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Our Summer sizzle is fizzling out as more of a September feel moves in over the next few days
Around of cold fronts is set to usher in September-like air for this week ahead
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After a steamy and stormy week, we are tracking better weather for this next week ahead as cold fronts move through
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The Bluegrass Fair is back this year with new rides and entertainment after having to cancel last year due to the pandemic.
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Country Boy Brewing in Georgetown is working to reduce its carbon footprint with newly installed technology.
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An archaeology site is being excavated in Jackson County by a class of students from Eastern Kentucky University. Their goal is to learn more about the first humans that inhabited these regions.
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Daily storm chances ramp up in the forecast with some storms possibly producing flash flooding issues this week
Moisture is increasing back into the forecast providing more humidity and also daily storm chances through all of next week
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Every few years, NASA creates Space Technology Research Institutes and UK was selected, along with a handful of other colleges, to be a part of it. Their goal is to research and improve heat shield technology.
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For allergy and asthma sufferers, you may be noticing that it seems like allergy seasons have been getting worse and you’re not wrong in believing that.
Temperatures are back on the rise just in time for Memorial Day, but storm chances loom later this week
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Highs over the next few days are expected to stay well below our average, but better weather will move in next week
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It’s been just over two and a half months since devastating flooding struck Lee County in early March.
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Compared to this time last year AAA, says 60% more people nationally are expecting to travel not only this holiday weekend, but also through the summer.
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After several days of highs well above average, changes are finally coming in this week to bring cooler air and rain chances
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Our Summer heat continues over the next several days before rain chances make an appearance next week
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Summer heat is taking over the forecast with above-average highs, but slightly humid conditions will also be a factor the rest of this week
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A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky is looking into ways for power plants and other industries to reduce their pollution going into the atmosphere.
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After a week of below-average temperatures, we will finally be in a warming trend with storm chances on the rise
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administration, or NOAA, just released new 30-year climate normals and for Kentucky and we’ve seen some notable changes in our average temperature and precipitation.