Kentucky Fair Takes Control

The Kentucky State Fair is a decades old tradition that hosts millions of people each summer.  The fair stretches 520 acres and displays food, drink, agriculture, music, and more.  With the threat of the tropical storm Harvey, many fairgoers are wondering whether it is safe to enjoy the festivities.  With Harvey destroying thousands of homes, and the raised death toll to thirteen people, the fair management has made the severe weather their number one focus.

The team has an entire tent set up just for this purpose.  It is located right in the middle of the fairgrounds and has constant monitoring of the inclement weather.  "The National Weather Service alerts the fair’s operations staff if severe weather is coming — and if it’s bad enough, they come monitor it in person".  On the last day of the fair, Tuesday the 22nd, they did end up sending someone to take a closer look at the monitors.  With the damage that Harvey has caused already, it's no wonder why fairgoers and staff are on edge.

https://wfpl.org/fairly-curious-what-happens-when-theres-severe-weather-at-the-fair/