Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/16/2026 12:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
Plenty of sunshine and a dome of heat will send temperatures into the low to mid 90s for highs across most of the area today and Thursday. When combined with higher than normal humidities, this will result in heat indices from 95 to 100 degrees for much of eastern Kentucky both afternoons. There are only scant chances for showers or storms to provide limited and localized relief through Thursday. Try to limit time outdoors during the afternoon period, when heat illness is most likely to occur. If going outdoors, drink plenty of fluids and take breaks out of the sun.
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