Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:06AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires:
August 15, 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 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; 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