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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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As florists across the nation experience flower shortages, local growers here in Kentucky have actually seen their business booming as many people find flowers ahead of Mother’s Day weekend.
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Severe storms are targeting the Commonwealth through Tuesday, with part of the threat happening during the overnight hours.
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Flooding in Lee County was the fourth-highest ever recorded.
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After a record late-season snowfall fell across the commonwealth from last night and into this morning, many farmers have been making sure to protect their crops.
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A new gas station and convenience store is coming to Madison County just off exit 83, but it’s not your typical stop as it will have over 100 fueling stations and a massive indoor shopping center.
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As things return to a new normal and slowly open back up many restaurants and businesses are trying to hire new employees but they’re finding that is harder than it seems.
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While many things have stopped during the pandemic, disc golf is one sport that has only been growing more during the pandemic.
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With such a great start to spring weather-wise, you may have gotten out in your gardens and planted earlier than usual this year. But, a spring freeze is on the way, which means some of those plants might be lost.
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Heavy weekend rain caused the Cumberland River to swell past its banks. From Saturday morning through the early morning hours of Sunday, upwards of three to five inches of rain fell across southern Kentucky.
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The biggest change is that Keeneland will be operating with limited capacity for each meet in adherence with social distancing guidelines.
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After several winter storms last month and then devastating flooding this month, many farmers are feeling the impacts
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Nearly 800 families will be getting help in Owsley County thanks to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
While cleanup continues, groups from all over the U.S. have come in to help out in Beattyville.
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Crews from out of state have been arriving across Kentucky over this past week to help families recover after devastating flooding.
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A group of volunteer veterans and first responders are helping in the recovery process after devastating flooding in Estill County.
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It was a scary situation Tuesday evening in the Panbowl Lake area after part of the dam along Highway 15 broke away. Fortunately, crews worked quickly to fill that hole with sandbags to prevent any further damage or potential rupture.
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Several areas continue to experience widespread flooding as heavy showers move through
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While our winter storms are well behind us now, the damage and debris in Jackson County still lines the roads and crews are working to restore power to several households.
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About 300 additional crewmen from as far away as Georgia are helping with the efforts.
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Over one thousand people remain without power in Magoffin County, many of them being in rural areas. As they face power outages, many are even without water.
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The weight of three winter storms is now starting to take a toll.
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Drivers will want to especially be careful as always on overpasses, bridges, and any entrance or exit ramps as they are typically the first to freeze due to more cold air getting around them.
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As a winter storm threatens the commonwealth with the potential for significant icing, power companies across the state are preparing for the hazards it’s likely to bring.
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While temperatures are expected to dive into the teens this weekend and into early next week, the Catholic Action Center has already begun their outreach program to help those that are homeless find a warm place to stay. But due to COVID-19, they are facing some new challenges this year and need your help.
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An arctic blast of cold air is coming our way with temperatures potentially getting into the teens and single digits.
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Soon you’ll be seeing those Girl Scout cookie booths going up at local grocery stores, but to help make getting their cookies easier and in a contact-free way this year due to the pandemic, they have a new partnership.
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The solar farm on the corner of Kit Carson Drive and Lancaster Avenue is one of the latest additions to EKU’s campus, but it’s expected to do more than just bring renewable energy to the college.
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As many start to take down their Christmas decorations you may be wondering what to do with your natural Christmas tree. There are a few options that allow you to recycle those trees, which can help the environment.
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One community near the Jackson and Madison County line started a new tradition that has grown over the years, which include several dozens of pine trees decorated for the holidays.
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As temperatures drop into the 30s and even upper 20s overnight, Stephen Fister with Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouses says while these conditions won’t completely kill most plants, it will still impact their bloom.
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It’s fall in Kentucky and soon trees all over the region will be changing colors. While some trees change earlier than others, weather plays a big role in just how vibrant this colors can be.
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While there are still plenty of questions on what Keeneland will do for their Fall Meet, one thing they are going forward with is their September sales, but under new guidelines.
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The University of Kentucky has announced plans for students to move into on-campus housing.
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The weather looks great for spending the holiday weekend on the lake.
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While you may think a patient would be the center of research for a potential coronavirus treatment, Dr. Wally Whiteheart, and his team from the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine, say alpacas may hold the key to treat COVID-19.
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A recovery mission for a missing Madison County teen is continuing into its third day on Harrington Lake.