Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 12:23PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:23am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
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 in most locations through early this evening. 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; 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