Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/03/2026 21:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 4 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 3, 2026 - 9:22pm
Expires: 
October 4, 2026 - 3:30am
Description: 
Pockets of dense fog have developed across parts of eastern Kentucky early this morning, with visibility reduced to below one-quarter mile in many locations. These conditions may persist until shortly after sunrise before the fog begins to lift or burn off. You should expect to encounter sharp reductions in visibility if traveling through the remainder of the overnight. Use low-beam headlights, allow yourself extra time to reach your destination, and increase your separation distance from other vehicles.
Area Description: 
Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Owsley; Martin; Pike
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov