Ally Blake
Meteorologist & Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
Ally is the weekend morning Meteorologist/MMJ for WKYT and joined the team in December of 2020.
Born in New York, but raised almost her entire life in North Carolina, Ally considers herself a southern girl and is excited to call Lexington and the Bluegrass state her home. She is also enthusiastic to experience all of the wild weather Kentucky throws at her and see some snow. Growing up, Ally had a fear of storms which as she aged, would lead to fascination and her dream of becoming a broadcast meteorologist. Ally looked up to her local broadcast meteorologists as heroes of the community and ambassadors of science, and hopes to be that in her new community. Close to home, Ally went to her dream school of North Carolina State University (Go Pack!) where she studied meteorology and was also a member of the student AMS Chapter, the broadcast meteorology club, she participated in outreach events at schools, was actively involved in her sorority Kappa Alpha Theta, and all this and more while waiting tables at a sushi restaurant on the weekends. While in school, Ally had two TV internships; one at our sister station WMBF in Myrtle Beach, SC and WFLA in Tampa, FL.
When Ally is not at work she loves to travel, be outdoors and go hiking and be on the water, try new restaurants, and of course since she grew up in Durham, NC, watch sports specifically college basketball and football. If you want to send Ally a weather photo, talk about NC, weather, or tell her about all the wonderful things to do in Kentucky send her an email at ally.blake@wkyt.com. You can also connect with her on Facebook as Meteorologist Ally Blake or on Instagram and Twitter as @allyblakewx.
As temps continue to fall, inclement weather can lead to messy conditions on the roadways.
As energy prices increase and temperatures drop, many people will do anything to save a buck.
The Kentucky Division of Forestry says around 30 acres are still burning.
Across the nation, drug shortages continue to plague pharmacies, and the latest shortage of Amoxicillin can spell trouble during cold and flu season.
Daylight saving time is over; for physicians, it can be a time of concern.
In 2015, Officer Daniel Ellis of the Richmond Police Department was shot in the line of duty. 7 years later, and the community still honors his memory with a 5K.
Today, Islamic Relief USA teamed up with community members at Douglas Park for a one-stop shop to help people and give out essentials.
With Halloween around the corner, many of you have pumpkins to decorate. But what do you do with the pumpkins after? Well, there is a place in Kentucky where you can donate them and make some animals happy in the meantime.
Toyota opened up its North American engineering headquarters in Georgetown on Tuesday.
This weekend marks the 160th anniversary of the battle of Perryville.
On Saturday, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held at Rupp Arena, and friends, volunteers, and supporters came out to spread awareness about the disease.
As temperatures look to drop below freezing this weekend, more people will be turning on the heat.
From mostly greens to some yellows and even a bit of red, we are starting to see the leaves turn in Kentucky just ahead of the peak fall foliage season.
As the forecast looks dry, it’s important to prepare in the instance of a nearby fire. Kentucky wildfire season lasts until December 15. As the season begins, new restrictions will be in place for burning to keep everyone safe.
All eyes are on Hurricane Ian as it pounds Florida’s gulf coast. It made landfall Wednesday afternoon as the storm flirted with Category 5 status.
We are in the heart of harvest season in Kentucky. For many, that could mean seeing more farm equipment on the roads. In order to keep everyone safe, it’s important to be mindful and drive carefully.
While the hurricane’s track still has some uncertainties, this isn’t the group’s first hurricane and they know the time to prepare is now.
This week marks electric vehicle week across the nation, and electric vehicle enthusiasts are partnering up to show their community the benefits of electric vehicles.
However, many businesses continue to deal with supply chain issues leaving some shoppers wondering if popular seasonal items, like Christmas trees, will be impacted.
We are just a couple of days away from the first day of fall. For many Kentuckians and their families, that means a trip to the pumpkin patch!
The International Book Project ships books all over the world, and this week they are focusing on helping people in eastern Kentucky.
It’s that time of year again; as the temperatures fall, the leaves begin to change. Experts say things are looking good this year in terms of bright colors in the bluegrass.
BCTC offers a range of courses and on September 10, 2022, the Georgetown campus wanted to inspire the younger generation of girls to explore the idea of working in manufacturing. The school invited middle and high schoolers all across Kentucky to visit their campus, get some hands-on experience, and ask questions from people in the field.
Hindman Elementary is starting back from the ground up after over three feet of water inundated the school.
Earlier Saturday morning, the Lexington Fire Department responded to a call of lightning striking a home.
Fall allergies, COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms. With cases rising for each, it’s important to listen to your body to keep not just to keep you, but others protected.
Organizers say that they are excited to hold the event again after a two-year break due to the pandemic.
he Kentucky Educational Development Corporation continues to help with flood relief efforts. They’re now focusing their attention on books.
As we near the end of tick season in Kentucky, it’s important to know that Lyme disease can still affect you.
Baptist Health Lexington is patterning with the other Baptist Health hospitals to donate supplies to Eastern Kentucky.
Juniper Health’s “mobile base camp” is at Marie Roberts Elementary where they are helping those in need.
We received multiple reports of heavy rain and flooding in parts of Magoffin and Floyd Counties.
When temperatures reach dangerously hot levels, a running air conditioning unit is crucial to safety.
June is National Cancer Survivor Month.
Now that the warmer weather is here to stay awhile, many people will be out and about, enjoying all the outdoor activities the commonwealth has to offer.
Being the horse capitol of the world, Lexington is no stranger to mosquitos in the summertime.
After years of disruption, the YMCA of Central Kentucky is hoping to give children a fun and ‘normal’ camping experience this summer.
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, more Kentuckians are looking to head out on the roads despite high gas prices.
Emergency responders say all it takes is six inches of water to sweep a car off of the road. It’s important to know what to do when the water rises.
Trade workers are in high demand across the country, so schools are adopting co-op programs to show students the options available.
Tuesday was a busy day in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort with three proclamations taking place.
The fire chief in Burnside said his community had no warning because they don't have tornado sirens.
If you are flying in and out of Lexington, you better plan an extra two hours of time ahead of your flight with increased traffic.
The ensemble is fundraising for their national honors performance, and they are calling on the community to step up.
There’s a new push to help get weather alerts to the Amish community. It’s a difficult task, because their religious beliefs prevent them from owning computers, phones, televisions, or radios.
The Bluegrass Youth ChalleNGe is an alternative educational experience for at-risk youth to help keep them engaged in the classroom and become prosperous citizens
Many people across the state are cleaning up Thursday after storms with high winds rolled through the region Wednesday night.
Whitley County Schools installed their very own book vending machines. Special tokens allow students to access them.
April 9th kicked off the city of Lexington’s Reforest the Bluegrass event where community members could plant trees in Belleau Woods Park.
Whether it’s a notification on your phone or an alarm from your TV or radio, when severe weather strikes it’s important to stay calm and move quickly, and that’s easy with a plan in place.
