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.
Education
Awards
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: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: 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. 26, 2022 at 5:17 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Dorkus the boxer had been missing in Frankfort since Tuesday after getting separated from her owner, who is a Vietnam War veteran.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 5:05 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
The Clark County Road Department says they have used several hundred tons of salt during the winter storms over the past few weeks.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 at 3:52 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Both the American Red Cross and the Kentucky Blood Center say their blood supplies have been reaching critical lows, which is why it now it’s more important than ever to donate if you can.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 5:08 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
A tornado was confirmed in Estill County, only six miles from a tornado that hit Union City in Madison County.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 12:11 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
As cleanup continues, a team of disaster survivor assistants from FEMA are on the ground going door to door to help those that have not yet either applied for FEMA or to provide further aid to those in need.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 at 11:19 AM EST
|By Adam Burniston
However, with COVID-19 cases on the rise, state leaders are urging businesses and people to take extra steps to stay safe.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2021 at 5:14 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
As families continue to recover from an EF-3 tornado in Taylor County, several community organizations have banded together to help out through it all.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2021 at 4:22 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Public school districts in eastern Kentucky are pulling together to help families in western Kentucky.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 at 5:39 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
An EF-3 tornado that tore through Taylor County killed at least one person and devastated 70 homes.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 11:57 AM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Cleanup efforts continue after an EF-1 tornado devastated a mobile home park in Stamping Ground early Monday morning.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2021 at 5:01 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday morning an EF-1 tornado damaged a family’s home in Franklin County.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 2:33 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
A Madison County native has the chance of competing during the halftime show of the Georgia and Alabama game.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 4:24 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
After a year of tragic events in Madison County, city leaders are trying to bring light and joy this holiday season by going all out on decorations.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 4:48 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
A 12-year-old from Clark County got a special surprise Monday. With the help of Macy’s, her wish was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 4:34 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Several organizations have been helping feed those in need as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. The YMCA is part of that effort, with volunteers handing out boxed meals at their location in downtown Lexington.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2021 at 4:34 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Experts from AAA are expecting travel this year to be up by 11% compared to last year for Thanksgiving, and most of those will be driving.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2021 at 9:49 AM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Adam Burniston
It’s a blood drive battle between UK and Tenessee fans with the goal of boosting blood supply during the holidays.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 11:42 AM EST
|By Adam Burniston
A dedication ceremony was held Wednesday morning for a new shelter in Lexington aimed at helping veterans in need.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Kentucky food banks have been preparing for months in order to help hundreds of families with a meal for the holiday. However, while they have been preparing, they’ve been facing some issues that you could help with.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2021 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Nieman's and Barker's Christmas Tree Farms began a reservation system for their Christmas trees to help people be safe during the pandemic last year.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
A fountain in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens has been restored after being first built in the late 1980s. A landscaper who worked on it said it has a special meaning to him.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2021 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Researchers at UK’s Center for Applied Energy Research are partnering with Vanderbilt University, LG&E and KU, and other institutions to improve technology to capture carbon directly from the atmosphere.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 11:56 AM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Nearly a dozen families are receiving more aid in Nicholas County. This comes after devastating flash flooding swept through the region over two months ago.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
While fall brings in nicer weather and cooler temperatures, it also means the start of more stink bugs showing up around homes and businesses.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 3:10 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
A new pediatric specialty infusion clinic was set up in Lexington to act as the states primary treatment site for pediatric patients who test positive or had known exposure with COVID-19.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 4:40 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
More than 38 million people in the United States experienced hunger in 2020, according to the USDA’s latest household food insecurity report.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2021 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Kentucky’s natural water resources play an important role in the bourbon industry, which is why employees at Four Roses Distillery in Anderson County participated in a Salt River Cleanup Day.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 4:15 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
The University of Kentucky and racecourse management leaders teamed up to help improve track safety for both horses and riders.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Fall officially began on Wednesday, and while several pumpkin patches have already been selling pumpkins, these next few weeks will be a great time to pick some up for your home.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 11:53 AM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Officials in Bath County says several roads are underwater. They say most of the flooding is north of I-64.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
As the bourbon industry continues to rapidly grow, researchers at UK are looking at ways to improve bourbon barrel production, which could in turn save money for manufacturers and even save money for consumers.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
This weekend, downtown Georgetown will be filled with live music, games, food and more as they kick off their annual Festival of the Horse.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 2:58 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
Carlisle was hit hard last month by flooding and nearly 100 homes were damaged. FEMA denied two separate requests the state sent in.
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