Kentucky Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/01/2026 18:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 9:26PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 1, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires: 
May 2, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
Patchy frost is possible early Saturday morning, mainly in valleys. The amount of clouds overnight will affect the ability for temperatures to cool off. There is uncertainty regarding the amount of cloudiness. Greater amounts of clouds overnight would prevent frost, while fewer clouds could would allow for more frost. People with sensitive plants outside may want to consider protecting them just in case the frost tends toward the greater end of the potential.
Area Description: 
Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Johnson; Magoffin; Floyd; Breathitt; Owsley; Martin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov