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 2021 he received the Best Weathercast Award from the Kentucky Broadcasters Association for team coverage leading up to historic flooding.
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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Updated: Apr. 17, 2022 at 3:32 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Showers and a few storms will move in overnight with chilly air continuing, but better weather is ahead later this week
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Frosty conditions are expected to start Easter Sunday, but warmer air will surge in later next week
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 3:07 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Another active pattern is set to enter the Commonwealth this week ahead with strong to potentially severe storms possible
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 3:26 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Freezing temperatures are expected through the overnight, but fortunately, Spring air will surge in this next week
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
A mysterious foam formed Tuesday evening in Anderson County’s Cedar Brook.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Allergy season is getting underway across the commonwealth, but research shows it has been starting earlier and lasting longer than in previous years.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 2:02 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
While temperatures climb for the first half of the week, strong storms are set to move in with big changes to follow
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 3:15 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
After enjoying a decent weekend across the Commonwealth, we now focus on the workweek where more active weather moves in
Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 3:39 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Take in the short dry days that we have because another active pattern ramps up next week
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 10:32 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Our neighbors in Tennessee have been dealing with wildfires that have caused evacuations in Sevier County.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 3:25 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
While the eastern tent caterpillar can be a nuisance for any homeowner, it’s a major concern for horse owners after it caused a staggering number of foal losses nearly 20 years ago.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
While we have all felt the impacts of rising gas prices and much more, farmers have also been dealing with impacts on their industry too, just ahead of the spring planting season.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2022 at 2:49 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
While we can enjoy some milder days ahead in the forecast, we need to stay alert Wednesday and Thursday as strong storms move in
Updated: Mar. 26, 2022 at 3:21 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
A dry few days are ahead for us in the forecast with milder winds blowing in next week before big changes
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 4:03 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Tick season is quickly approaching and that means we need to be extra vigilant bring outside as diseases can get easily spread by ticks attaching to your body.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
For World Water Day, 5th-grade students at Georgetown’s Lemons Mill Elementary are taking up a cause to spread awareness and help those around the world who don’t have access to clean water.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 11:48 AM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
More of us are enjoying the outdoors now that we’re in spring, but forest officials are reminding people that it is brush fire season.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2022 at 3:12 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
While we kick off the start of Spring with nice conditions, another active pattern takes over mid-week with colder air behind it
Updated: Mar. 19, 2022 at 3:31 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
A dreary start to the weekend turns much milder for early next week before more storms threaten the forecast
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 2:38 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
A few more storm threats will remain through tonight, with much cooler air to follow it up for the beginning of the weekend
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 2:01 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Showers and thunderstorms are set to increase for the end of the week with a low-end severe threat coming along with it
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 5:14 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
A team of students and scientists with the University of Kentucky have made history with the successful test of a space capsule experiment.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2022 at 3:28 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
After dealing with winter air this weekend, a much better pattern is ahead for this week with temperatures surging back above average
Updated: Mar. 12, 2022 at 3:32 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
While we have to deal with arctic air for a little bit longer, the good news is that a Spring-like surge will take over next week
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 10:51 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
We're tracking snowy conditions in Kentucky Friday night.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 1:30 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Mayor Linda Gorton held a news conference this afternoon with Lexington city leaders to discuss weather conditions.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 4:27 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
It’s an effort to help landowners replace their Bradford pear trees, which have become an invasive species in Kentucky.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 6:00 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
While base electric rates have remained unchanged by many electric co-ops, fuel adjustments to bills and our weather pattern are likely leading to the rise.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2022 at 3:05 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
While we could see a break from the rain overnight, another line of strong to severe storms is expected for Monday
Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 3:59 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
After enjoying our spring surge, storms take over the forecast for the next few days providing the chance of severe weather as well
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 11:39 AM EST
|By Adam Burniston and Ally Blake
It’s a day not many people will ever forget across much of the region, especially in West Liberty. An EF-3 tornado tore through the town, devastating much of the area.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 4:55 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
One year ago Tuesday, several areas in southeast Kentucky were dealing with historic flooding along the Kentucky River.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 5:39 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
A year later, while most areas are back to normal, some downtown Beattyville buildings remain vacant.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2022 at 3:02 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Team Spring fans will be happy this week as milder temperatures surge into the forecast with plenty of dry days ahead
Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 3:59 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
A Spring feel will be back with us next week with dry weather continuing in the forecast
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 4:48 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
In Estill County, there isn’t any flooding ongoing, at this time, but the concern is growing over what is to come later this week.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 5:05 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Next week marks one year since a historic flood swept through much of our region.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2022 at 3:52 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
While we stay dry through most of Monday, heavy rains and flood threats increase for the rest of the week
Updated: Feb. 19, 2022 at 3:26 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Milder temperatures are expected to move in with heavy rain threats throughout next week
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 11:41 AM EST
|By Adam Burniston
A forest fire in Rockcastle County is now contained after high winds sparked a short in power lines and started a fire that burned more than 50 acres.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 2:17 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
After a cold start to the week, a spring surge returns with storms coming in later this week
Updated: Feb. 13, 2022 at 3:28 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Another snow threat moves in this evening for parts of the Commonwealth, but milder air is just right around the corner
Updated: Feb. 12, 2022 at 3:36 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
A Winter feel is back in the forecast this week, but the good news is that milder air is ahead next week
Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 2:29 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Our mild surge is finally coming to an end as a cold front pushes through bringing wintry air along with it
Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 at 11:14 AM EST
|By Adam Burniston
The Wild Health Genomes will join the Lexington Legends as the second professional baseball team in Lexington.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 at 6:05 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
For many repair shops, this time of year also means they’re becoming busier not only because of traffic accidents during snowstorms, but because of potholes.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 at 3:15 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Get out and take full advantage of this quiet pattern over the next few days because winter isn't done quite yet in the forecast
Updated: Feb. 5, 2022 at 3:45 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
As remnants from our ice storm slowly melt away, a quieter pattern is returning to the forecast through next week
Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 at 5:23 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
As the fifth winter storm in just over a month takes aim at the Commonwealth, many smaller road crews across the region are feeling the impact.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2022 at 3:17 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Make sure to get out and take advantage of our warmer days ahead, because a potential winter storm is coming later this week
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