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 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.
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Officials in Bath County says several roads are underwater. They say most of the flooding is north of I-64.
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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.
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This weekend, downtown Georgetown will be filled with live music, games, food and more as they kick off their annual Festival of the Horse.
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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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It’s been six months since historic flooding devastating several communities in early March.
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We spoke with Lexington Emergency Management about how you can prepare now before the storm arrives.
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Insects called armyworms come around Kentucky every year during late summer and fall. But there is some concern as reports of them have been higher this year than usual.
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After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Estill County fair is back again, but fair officials say even getting to this point didn’t seem possible nearly six months ago.
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Once the last plane takes off Thursday evening, the Blue Grass Airport will close and begin work on a major resurfacing project that hasn’t been done since 2006.
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Several rounds of flash flooding has led many in the Nicholas County community to speculate why it seems flooding is becoming more common, and the mayor says one reason could be due to the small creeks.
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A wildlife rehabilitation center in Harrison County cares for hundreds of animals every year, but they’re hoping to increase that number with an expansion to the center.
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People in Carlisle are still cleaning up after devastating flash flooding swept through the community last week.
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The three day event includes K-9 teams from both the local, state, and even federal agencies, they’re here to not only train and learn, but also possibly receive their official certification.
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As temperatures stay in the upper 80s and 90s for the next several days, pet owners are making sure their pets are able to enjoy outside while also being able to cool down easily at home.
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As we’ve noticed over the last few days, hazy skies have increased across the Commonwealth. It’s due to wildfire smoke traveling from parts of Canada and from western states.
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While more rainfall can produce higher yielding crops, these wetter conditions also make it harder for farmers to get out and manage their fields, leading to issues of disease and bugs.
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A man in Madison County is making creeks cleaner by picking up trash, and has already collected thousands of pounds. He's turning some of it into art while trying to spread more awareness about the problems of littering.
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Police in Frankfort located the van and the missing pup Tuesday night.
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The Boyle County Health Department confirmed Wednesday that two dogs have tested positive for rabies in surrounding counties.
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According to entomologists that work with the University of Kentucky, they’ve been seeing more reports of ticks over the past few years and they say our weather could be playing a role.
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While historic flooding swept through the commonwealth nearly four months ago, FEMA is continuing their efforts to open temporary support centers so they make sure everyone that needs helps gets it.
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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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WKYT is proud to be a sponsor for the Children’s Charity of the Bluegrass Golf Classic for another year. It’s the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year aimed at helping children in need in central Kentucky.
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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.