Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:10AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:10am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
The combination of temperatures rising to near 90 degrees and
high humidity levels will result in maximum heat indices of 95 to
105 degrees in most locations this afternoon. Those who are
sensitive to the heat are encouraged to take precautions to
prevent heat-related illness.
Area Description:
Fleming; Montgomery; Bath; Rowan; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie; Letcher; Martin; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov