Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory continues 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...Until this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:20 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is receding and is expected to continue
to recede to around 16.4 feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
From: Jan 27, 2026 08:50
Until: Jan 27, 2026 21:00
Flood Advisory
...The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* WHEN...From this morning to early Tuesday afternoon.
From: Jan 26, 2026 12:20
Until: Jan 27, 2026 00:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 17 below expected.
* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Montgomery, Powell, Rowan, Pulaski,
Rockcastle, Wayne, and Jackson Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to noon EST
Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 26, 2026 07:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 19:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 5 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below expected.
* WHERE...Breathitt, Knott, Leslie, Magoffin, and Perry Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today.
For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 26, 2026 07:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 19:30
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 17 below expected.
* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Montgomery, Powell, Rowan, Pulaski,
Rockcastle, Wayne, and Jackson Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to noon EST
Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 26, 2026 07:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 19:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 15 below or colder expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Kentucky.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to noon EST
Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 26, 2026 07:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 19:30
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 15 below or colder expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Kentucky.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to noon EST
Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 26, 2026 07:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 19:30
Special Weather Statement
Cold temperatures persist and lingering snow and ice remain on
some roadways. This, combined with additional isolated to
scattered snow showers and flurries producing light fluffy
accumulations at times today will result in some slick or icy
spots. Secondary and untreated roadways will be the most
susceptible to travel impacts.
Those traveling today should exercise caution, slow down and
allow extra time to reach your destination.
From: Jan 26, 2026 10:14
Until: Jan 26, 2026 17:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 25, 2026 18:52
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Light snow will taper to mainly flurries by early Monday
morning. Overnight accumulations should be an inch or less.
* WHERE...The Winter Storm Warning is for portions of northeast and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...The Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 26, 2026 04:35
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Any remaining light snow will taper to flurries overnight,
with little or no additional accumulation.
* WHERE...the Winter Storm Warning is for portions of east central,
south central, and southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...the Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 26, 2026 04:35
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:00
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
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
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
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
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
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 accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations up to 0.4 tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of 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
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
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 23, 2026 08:45
Until: Jan 23, 2026 22:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow is expected along and northwest of a line from
Pulaski to Pike County, snowfall totals in this area will range
from 7 to 14 inches with the highest amounts along the I-64
corridor.
Heavy mixed precipitation is expected along and southeast of a
line from Pulaski to Pike County. Total snowfall in this area will
range from 3 to 7 inches but total ice accumulations of 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 23, 2026 09:26
Until: Jan 23, 2026 19:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...A winter storm is expected to bring moderate to major
impacts to eastern Kentucky this weekend. Periods of moderate to
heavy snow are forecast this weekend with the possibility of a
wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, especially along and
south of the KY-80/Hal Rogers Parkway.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 17:09
Until: Jan 22, 2026 10:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations between 4 and 10 inches will be possible, primarily
north of Knoxville with the heaviest accumulations near the
Kentucky border and far western Virginia. In addition to the snow,
ice accumulations up to one half of an inch will be possible,
primarily south of Knoxville. The greatest ice accumulations will
likely be south of a line from Crossville to Tellico Plains,
especially the southern Cumberland Plateau.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and
southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a complicated forecast and details
regarding the location of heaviest snowfall and freezing rain
totals remain uncertain. Significant changes could occur in the
coming days so please continue to monitor future forecasts.
From: Jan 21, 2026 17:27
Until: Jan 22, 2026 07:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...A wintry mix of freezing rain, snow, and plain rain will
work into northwestern parts of the area this morning before many
locations are able to rise above freezing. As a result, there is
the potential for icy patches to develop on area roads and
particularly for bridges and overpasses. Look for rising
temperatures to end the threat by noon.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Wednesday morning commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 07:30
Until: Jan 21, 2026 17:00
Special Weather Statement
There is a chance of a brief light wintry mix of precipitation
after dawn this 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
elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses, as well as
walkways. Temperatures will rise enough to eliminate the threat
by noon.
Those traveling this morning should exercise caution and allow
extra time to reach your destination.
From: Jan 21, 2026 08:20
Until: Jan 21, 2026 17:00
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
Special Weather Statement
Clearing skies associated with a passing area of high pressure will
allow temperatures to fall into the single digits for most
locations late tonight into Tuesday morning. When combined with
light winds, this will yield apparent temperatures near zero in a
few spots. 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 10:10
Until: Jan 19, 2026 23:15
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 19, 2026 17:00
Special Weather Statement
A potentially robust band of snow showers is expected to move
across eastern Kentucky late tonight and early on Sunday as a cold
front pushes into the area. This frontal passage will drop
temperatures to around or below freezing in many locations by dawn
on Sunday. Brief visibility reductions and light accumulations
are possible within any squall-like snow showers that develop. The
risk for gusty snow showers and/or snow squalls continues into
Sunday afternoon, before subsiding from west to east by evening.
Those traveling late tonight and on Sunday should be prepared for
sudden visibility reductions and potentially slick elevated
surfaces such as bridges and overpasses as winter weather returns
to the region.
From: Jan 11, 2026 04:24
Until: Jan 11, 2026 10:45
Special Weather Statement
A potentially robust band of snow showers is expected to develop later
tonight, then move across eastern Kentucky as a cold front pushes
into the area. This frontal passage will drop temperatures to below
freezing in most locations by dawn Sunday. Brief visibility
reductions and light accumulations will be possible within any
squall-like snow showers that develop. The risk for gusty snow
showers and/or snow squalls continues into Sunday afternoon,
before subsiding from west to east by evening.
Those traveling late tonight and on Sunday should be prepared for
sudden visibility reductions and potentially slick elevated
surfaces like bridges and overpasses as winter weather returns to
the the region.
From: Jan 10, 2026 21:10
Until: Jan 11, 2026 05:15
Special Weather Statement
A potentially robust band of snow showers is expected to develop later
tonight, then move across eastern Kentucky as a cold front pushes
into the area. This frontal passage will drop temperatures to below
freezing in most locations by dawn Sunday. Brief visibility
reductions and light accumulations will be possible within any
squall-like snow showers that develop. The risk for gusty snow
showers and/or snow squalls continues into Sunday afternoon,
before subsiding from west to east by evening.
Those traveling late tonight and on Sunday should be prepared for
sudden visibility reductions and potentially slick elevated
surfaces like bridges and overpasses as winter weather returns to
the region.
From: Jan 10, 2026 21:15
Until: Jan 11, 2026 05:15
