Special Weather Statement
Strong wind gusts from the south-southwest will be possible late
tonight ahead of an approaching cold front, especially in any rain
showers. Brief wind gusts over 35-40 mph are possible.
Early Friday morning, winds will shift from the west-southwest
after the passage of the cold front. Sustained winds will increase
to 15-20+ mph area-wide through the mid to late morning hours,
with widespread wind gusts of 35-40 mph. Isolated peak wind gusts
over 40 mph will also be possible Friday morning into the
afternoon hours. These winds will blow around unsecured outdoor
items and make travel challenging for high-profile vehicles.
From: Feb 20, 2026 04:22
Until: Feb 20, 2026 10:00
Special Weather Statement
At 1257 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Boone to 6 miles north of Hogue. Movement
was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Vernon, McKee, Boone, Donaro, Bummer, Robinet, Gum Sulphur,
Shop Branch, Bandy, Horse Lick, Spiro, Climax, Renfro Valley,
Disputanta, Shirley, Mershons, Pine Hill, Alumbaugh, Camp Wildcat,
and Evelyn.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile
markers 52 and 72.
From: Feb 20, 2026 05:57
Until: Feb 20, 2026 06:45
Special Weather Statement
Isolated to scattered snow showers and flurries will stream from
north to south across the area this morning. Additional fluffy
snow accumulations of a coating to one-half inch are possible with
the most persistent activity. Slippery spots are possible on area
roadways.
From: Feb 01, 2026 12:03
Until: Feb 01, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero are expected
in a few locations.
* WHERE...Bath, Fleming, Montgomery, and Rowan Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold could result in hypothermia or frostbite if
precautions are not taken.
From: Feb 01, 2026 07:59
Until: Feb 01, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...A Cold Weather Advisory continues this morning into the
early afternoon, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below are
expected. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for late Sunday
night early Monday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 8
below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and north central Kentucky.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM
EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill
values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 31, 2026 07:54
Until: Jan 31, 2026 22:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 10 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...Bath, Fleming, Montgomery, and Rowan Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today.
For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:38
Until: Jan 31, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:38
Until: Jan 31, 2026 17:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches, except
localized amounts to around 4 inches possible above 1,500 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 31, 2026 03:45
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of zero to 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 03:55
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 1 PM EST /noon
CST/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 18:46
Until: Jan 31, 2026 10:15
Special Weather Statement
A swath of light to moderate snow will continue to move east-
southeast across south-central and eastern Kentucky this afternoon.
Minor snow accumulation of dry, fluffy snow is expected. In most
places a half to three quarters of an inch of snow will be
possible. Some localized one inch amounts cannot be ruled out.
Expect this band of light snow to quickly coat previously
plowed/treated roads once again, which may lead to slick spots.
Motorists traveling this afternoon and evening should slow down
and use extra caution while traveling.
From: Jan 30, 2026 17:00
Until: Jan 30, 2026 22:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north
central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 1 PM EST /noon CST/
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill
values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 30, 2026 08:35
Until: Jan 30, 2026 21:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of zero to 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 11:38
Until: Jan 30, 2026 21:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
with locally higher amounts possible, especially at elevations
above 1,500 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 11:36
Until: Jan 30, 2026 19:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch,
with highest amounts generally over the southern portion of each
county.
* WHERE...Estill, Johnson, and Lee Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 11:36
Until: Jan 30, 2026 19:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast, south central, and southeast
Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 11:36
Until: Jan 30, 2026 19:45
Special Weather Statement
Light snow accumulations up to one-half inch are possible this
morning as a system grazes the area to the south. This may
lead to slick spots on area roads along with reductions to
visibility.
From: Jan 30, 2026 11:44
Until: Jan 30, 2026 17:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 26, 2026 23:00
Until: Jan 27, 2026 17:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Wind chill values are forecast to bottom out colder than 5
below zero in most locations tonight and Tuesday morning, with a
few of the coldest places around 15 below zero.
* WHERE...The Extreme Cold Warning is for portions of east central,
south central, and southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...The Extreme Cold Warning is valid until noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chill values could result in hypothermia
or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 26, 2026 22:58
Until: Jan 27, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wind chill values are forecast to bottom out from zero to
10 below zero in most locations tonight and Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...The Cold Weather Advisory is for Johnson, Martin,
Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Magoffin, Perry, and Pike
Counties.
* WHEN...The Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until noon EST
Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 26, 2026 22:58
Until: Jan 27, 2026 11:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Wind chill values are forecast to bottom out below zero in
most locations tonight and Tuesday morning, with a few of the
coldest places around 10 below zero.
* WHERE...The Extreme Cold Warning is for Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski,
Wayne, Whitley, Bell, and Knox Counties.
* WHEN...The Extreme Cold Warning is valid until noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chill values could result in hypothermia
or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 26, 2026 22:58
Until: Jan 27, 2026 11:15
Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
* WHAT...High water caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting, but will continue to run
high through early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
From: Jan 26, 2026 21:16
Until: Jan 27, 2026 11:15
Flood Advisory
...The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
* WHAT...High water caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Wednesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:20 PM EST Monday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.9
feet just after midnight tonight. The river will continue to
run high through Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
From: Jan 26, 2026 17:43
Until: Jan 27, 2026 05:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between one quarter
of an inch and three quarters of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 24, 2026 17:11
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Watch
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Jackson KY on this developing situation.
From: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow is expected along and north of KY State Route 80
and the Hal Rogers Parkway, with 7 to 12 inches of snow expected
and up to a tenth of an inch of sleet and freezing rain. Snow
amounts along and south of KY State Route 80 and the Hal Rogers
Parkway will range from 3 to 7 inches with a wintry mix of sleet
and freezing rain, ranging from 0.1 to 0.4 tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 20 below possible.
* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Montgomery, Powell, Rowan, Pulaski,
Rockcastle, Wayne, and Jackson Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to
noon EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening
through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 18:25
Until: Jan 26, 2026 11:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 20 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Kentucky.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to
noon EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening
through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 18:25
Until: Jan 26, 2026 11:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 20 below possible.
* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Montgomery, Powell, Rowan, Pulaski,
Rockcastle, Wayne, and Jackson Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to
noon EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening
through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 18:25
Until: Jan 26, 2026 11:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 20 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Kentucky.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to
noon EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening
through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 18:25
Until: Jan 26, 2026 11:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 6 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 20 below possible.
* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Montgomery, Powell, Rowan, Pulaski,
Rockcastle, Wayne, and Jackson Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to
noon EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening
through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:51
Until: Jan 25, 2026 19:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between
0.2 and 0.5 tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the snow
and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:42
Until: Jan 25, 2026 19:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations between 0.2 and 0.6 tenths of an
inch.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the snow
and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:42
Until: Jan 25, 2026 19:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:51
Until: Jan 25, 2026 19:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 6 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 20 below possible.
* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Montgomery, Powell, Rowan, Pulaski,
Rockcastle, Wayne, and Jackson Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to
noon EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening
through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:51
Until: Jan 25, 2026 19:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...A mix of freezing rain and plain rain will overspread
portions of south-central Kentucky early Wednesday morning. While
air temperatures may be at or just above freezing, ground and
pavement temperatures are expected to be below freezing resulting
in any precipitation falling to freeze on contact and result in
hazardous road conditions. Conditions will improve by late
morning as air temperatures warm into the upper 30s and lower 40s.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and south central Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
morning commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 01:26
Until: Jan 21, 2026 11:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Precipitation is expected to develop across the advisory
area early Wednesday morning and will likely be in the form of
freezing drizzle and freezing rain. Some snow may mix after
sunrise. Additionally, road temperatures are expected to be well
below freezing overnight and what precipiation falls will likely
freeze on contact resulting in slick road conditions. Conditions
will improve by mid-late morning as surface temperatures warm to
above freezing.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north
central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 01:26
Until: Jan 21, 2026 11:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Precipitation is expected to develop across the advisory
area early Wednesday morning and will likely be in the form of
freezing drizzle and freezing rain. Some snow may mix after
sunrise. Additionally, road temperatures are expected to be well
below freezing overnight and what precipiation falls will likely
freeze on contact resulting in slick road conditions. Conditions
will improve by mid-late morning as surface temperatures warm to
above freezing.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north
central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will likely impact the Wednesday morning commute.
From: Jan 20, 2026 20:20
Until: Jan 21, 2026 10:15
Special Weather Statement
There is a chance of a brief light wintry mix of precipitation
after dawn on Wednesday morning. At the same time, temperatures
are expected to warm into the 30s. If the precipitation does
materialize, slick spots could develop on roadways, particularly
on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses as well as
walkways.
Those traveling on Wednesday morning should exercise caution and
allow extra time to reach your destination.
From: Jan 21, 2026 02:44
Until: Jan 21, 2026 10:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 to 6 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana and east central and north central
Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 19, 2026 06:57
Until: Jan 20, 2026 15:00
Special Weather Statement
Clearing skies associated with a passing area of high pressure will
allow temperatures to fall into the single digits for many
locations late tonight into Tuesday morning. When combined with
light winds, this will yield apparent temperatures near zero in a
few spots overnight. If you must go outside be sure to bundle up.
If possible, keep your pets indoors during this blast of cold air.
From: Jan 19, 2026 20:05
Until: Jan 20, 2026 11:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...Bath, Elliott, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Rowan, and
Morgan Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 19, 2026 07:20
Until: Jan 20, 2026 03:00
