Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 1:14am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
A combination of well-above average temperatures, low relative humidity,
breezy winds, and worsening drought conditions will result in
elevated fire weather conditions for this afternoon. Winds will be
out of the southwest this afternoon, gusting up to 20 to 25 mph,
and relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 30% across
the area. Conditions will improve after sunset as winds slowly
decrease and relative humidity values increase.
Area Description:
Orange; Washington; Scott; Jefferson; Dubois; Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Ohio; Grayson; Hardin; Bullitt; Jefferson; Oldham; Trimble; Henry; Shelby; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Spencer; Anderson; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Nelson; Washington; Mercer; Jessamine; Clark; Larue; Marion; Boyle; Garrard; Madison; Butler; Edmonson; Hart; Green; Taylor; Casey; Lincoln; Logan; Warren; Simpson; Allen; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe; Adair; Russell; Cumberland; Clinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov