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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Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 11:48 AM EST
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 4:32 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
Several areas continue to experience widespread flooding as heavy showers move through
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 11:54 AM EST
|By Adam Burniston
About 300 additional crewmen from as far away as Georgia are helping with the efforts.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:18 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 6:36 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
The weight of three winter storms is now starting to take a toll.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 4:04 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 4:44 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 5:22 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 4:47 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
An arctic blast of cold air is coming our way with temperatures potentially getting into the teens and single digits.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 5:20 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 4:12 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 5:22 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 5:20 PM EST
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2020 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2020 at 3:40 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 12:16 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 9:56 AM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Adam Burniston
The University of Kentucky has announced plans for students to move into on-campus housing.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2020 at 12:41 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
The weather looks great for spending the holiday weekend on the lake.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2020 at 4:27 PM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
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.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 11:23 AM EDT
|By Adam Burniston
A recovery mission for a missing Madison County teen is continuing into its third day on Harrington Lake.