Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 4:54PM EDT until October 11 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph
expected over higher terrain above 1,500 feet and in the valleys
immediately northwest of the Pine, Black, Cumberland, and Log
Mountains. Communities at greatest risk for the strongest wind
gusts include Cumberland, Eolia, Chenoa, Frakes, and Mayking.
Locations further removed from these taller prominent mountains
should expect southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph with occasional gusts
of 20 to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Bell, Harlan, and Letcher Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs and weakly rooted trees in steep terrain could be blown down
and a few power outages may result.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Bell; Harlan; Letcher
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov