SUMMARY: Rain returned today with scattered showers, avoiding early evening severe weather. A stormy Friday is expected as a front stalls near Bowling Green, bringing widespread rain and a Level 2 Slight Risk for damaging winds and large hail, with a low tornado threat. Saturday remains unsettled with heavy rain and thunderstorms, featuring a Level 1 Marginal Risk locally and higher risk further south. Heavy rain totaling 1-2 inches over the next week could cause minor flooding. Temperatures will stay near normal, in the low to mid 80s, during dry breaks. Download the free News 40 Weather App for real-time updates and alerts.

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SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky enjoyed several warm, dry days this week, with Thursday reaching the low to mid-80s. However, a stalled front west of the region will spark isolated storms and influence weather through the weekend. A complex of thunderstorms is expected Friday, potentially strengthening and causing severe storms with damaging winds and localized flooding; Central and Eastern Kentucky is under a Level 2 severe risk. Saturday will see lingering scattered storms, mainly in southern Kentucky, also under a Level 2 risk. Sunday offers the best chance for drier weather with partly cloudy skies. Early next week remains unsettled before drying up midweek with warmer temperatures.

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SUMMARY: The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, by a vote of 366 to 57. This legislation continues the efforts of the 2018 SUPPORT Act, addressing the opioid epidemic and fentanyl crisis. It improves access to treatment, expands recovery opportunities, and boosts prevention initiatives. Key provisions include ensuring first responders can administer naloxone, enhancing treatment for pregnant and postpartum women, strengthening state prescription drug monitoring programs, supporting workforce participation for those in recovery, and funding Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers. The bill reflects bipartisan commitment to reducing drug-related deaths and helping families.

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