Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 11:37AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 8:37am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
An approaching dry cold front will lead to gusty southwest winds
this afternoon. The winds will generally be southwest at 10 to 25
mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph, strongest winds north of the
Mountain Parkway. These strong winds combined with humidity
values falling into the 25 to 35 percent range will lead to an
elevated risk for rapid wildfire spread.
Remember that Kentucky regulations make it illegal to burn between
the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM within 150 feet of any woodland or
brushland during the Spring Forest Fire Season.
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