Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 11:26AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 8:26am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The combination of temperatures rising to near 90 degrees and
high humidity levels, with dewpoints in the low to mid 70s, will
result in maximum heat indices generally in 95 to 105 degree range.
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