Kentucky bore the brunt of more strong storms Saturday, as heavy rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail and strong winds pounded the state. Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency as many parts were left with severe damage.

“It is devastating that we are once again experiencing severe weather just weeks after the deadly tornadoes hit Western Kentucky. Sadly, some counties have been affected by both of these events,” Beshear said in a statement.

“Everyone be aware, stay safe and seek shelter when advised,” he said.

There have been no reported deaths or injuries.

Saturday's storms come three weeks after Kentucky was hit with tornadoes that killed 77 people. The region's overall death toll from early December reached 90 people, with six states affected by the extreme weather.

All of Kentucky was under a flood warning Saturday, and eastern Kentucky was under a tornado watch. Also under a flood warning was West Virginia, while Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama reportedly faced a tornado watch.

Nashville's CBS affiliate WTVF reported that a Family Dollar store in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, had been left to a pile of debris. The small city saw the worst of the storms.

"It’s just amazing how it can happen in an instant. An absolute instant," said Mary-Anne Gilbert-Smitherman, the owner of Hopkinsville's Family Dollar Store told the news station.

Local reports also noted that a roof of a Marathon gas station had blown off and into the street. Roof damage and downed power lines were also reported.

After the first round of tornadoes in early December, President Joe Biden offered federal government assistance to Kentucky for recovery efforts.

“I promise you, you’re going to heal. We’re going to recover, we’re going to rebuild. You’re going to be stronger than you were before. We’re going to build back better than it was,” Biden said.

“Keep the faith, we’re going to get this done. We’re in this for the long haul.”

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