(LEX 18) — One woman has died in connection to ongoing severe weather and frigid temperatures impacting much of the region, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Monday.
According to Beshear, the 72-year-old Whitley County woman died as a result of hypothermia.
Kentucky, I’ve got some sad news to share. We’ve confirmed one fatality in Whitley County with the passing of a 72-year-old woman due to hypothermia. Please join me in praying for her family during this difficult time.
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) January 26, 2026
Frigid temperatures are expected to last into the rest of the week.
