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Frost Advisory 3, NWS Jackson, KY

April 22, 20216 counties in Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this frost advisory at Apr 22, 2021, 3:59 AM EDT for 6 counties in Kentucky. It took effect at Apr 23, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 22, 2021, 3:59 AM EDT (07:59 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 23, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 23, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, KY

Counties Laurel County, KY, McCreary County, KY, Pulaski County, KY, Rockcastle County, KY, Wayne County, KY, Whitley County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 217 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Nashville Metro, TN at 00:00Z on 2021-04-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Nashville Metro, TN at 00:00Z on 2021-04-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -8 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2033 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
102 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

024 
WWUS73 KJKL 220759
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

KYZ044-050>052-059-060-088-104-106>110-112-113-115-117>120-221400-
/O.UPG.KJKL.FZ.A.0003.210423T0600Z-210423T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KJKL.FZ.W.0005.210423T0600Z-210423T1200Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Powell-Menifee-Harlan-Elliott-
Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Breathitt-Knott-Perry-Leslie-
Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Clay City, Stanton, 
Frenchburg, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, 
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, 
Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Hyden, Jenkins, 
Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures
  as low as the mid 20s are expected early this morning. For the
  second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Kentucky.

* WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the second Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

KYZ058-069-086-087-111-114-116-221400-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FZ.W.0005.210423T0600Z-210423T1200Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
Estill-Jackson-Knox-Bell-Lee-Owsley-Clay-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, McKee, Annville, 
Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Beattyville, Booneville, 
and Manchester
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures
  as low as the mid 20s are expected early this morning. For the
  second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as the
  upper 20s are expected.

* WHERE...Estill, Jackson, Knox, Bell, Lee, Owsley and Clay 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the second Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

KYZ068-079-080-083>085-221400-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FR.Y.0003.210423T0600Z-210423T1200Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
Rockcastle-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-
Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
and Williamsburg
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as the upper 20s are expected early this morning. For the Frost
  Advisory, temperatures as low as the lower 30s will result in 
  frost formation.

* WHERE...Rockcastle, Pulaski, Laurel, Wayne, McCreary and 
  Whitley Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EDT this morning. 
  For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill sensitive
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

GEOGERIAN
5 follow-up statements
100 
WWUS73 KJKL 221330
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
930 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-069-086>088-104-106>120-222130-
/O.CAN.KJKL.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.FZ.W.0005.210423T0600Z-210423T1200Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Jackson-Knox-
Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-
Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, 
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, McKee, Annville, Barbourville, 
Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, 
West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, 
Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, 
Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez,
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
930 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING THAT WAS IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

KYZ068-079-080-083>085-222130-
/O.CAN.KJKL.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.FR.Y.0003.210423T0600Z-210423T1200Z/
Rockcastle-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-
Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
and Williamsburg
930 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING THAT WAS IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Pulaski, Laurel, Wayne, McCreary, Whitley and 
  Rockcastle Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

BB/JP
901 
WWUS73 KJKL 222006
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
406 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-069-086>088-104-106>120-230500-
/O.CON.KJKL.FZ.W.0005.210423T0600Z-210423T1200Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Jackson-Knox-
Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-
Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, 
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, McKee, Annville, Barbourville, 
Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, 
West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, 
Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, 
Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez,
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
406 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

KYZ068-079-080-083>085-230500-
/O.CON.KJKL.FR.Y.0003.210423T0600Z-210423T1200Z/
Rockcastle-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-
Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
and Williamsburg
406 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Pulaski, Laurel, Wayne, McCreary, Whitley and 
  Rockcastle Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

BB/JP
884 
WWUS73 KJKL 230220 AAA
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1020 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-069-086>088-104-106>120-231200-
/O.CON.KJKL.FZ.W.0005.210423T0600Z-210423T1200Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Jackson-Knox-
Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-
Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, 
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, McKee, Annville, Barbourville, 
Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, 
West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, 
Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, 
Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez,
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
1020 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other
  sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

KYZ068-079-080-083>085-231200-
/O.CON.KJKL.FR.Y.0003.210423T0600Z-210423T1200Z/
Rockcastle-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-
Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
and Williamsburg
1020 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 degrees will result in frost  
  formation.

* WHERE...Pulaski, Laurel, Wayne, McCreary, Whitley and 
  Rockcastle Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

JP/GREIF
797 
WWUS73 KJKL 230816
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
416 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-069-086>088-104-106>120-231300-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Jackson-Knox-
Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-
Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, 
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, McKee, Annville, Barbourville, 
Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, 
West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, 
Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, 
Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez,
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
416 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...This morning's low temperatures will bottom out at 25 to
  30 degrees in most locations. Ridges will be a little warmer,
  generally in the lower 30s.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and 
  other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps to protect sensitive plants from the cold. 

&&

$$

KYZ068-079-080-083>085-231300-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Rockcastle-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-
Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
and Williamsburg
416 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...FROST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...This morning's low temperatures will bottom out in the
  upper 20s to mid 30s, resulting in frost over much of the area.
 
* WHERE...Pulaski, Laurel, Wayne, McCreary, Whitley and 
  Rockcastle Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps to protect sensitive plants from the cold.

&&

$$

HAL
039 
WWUS73 KJKL 231257
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
857 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-069-086>088-104-106>120-231400-
/O.EXP.KJKL.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Jackson-Knox-
Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-
Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, 
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, McKee, Annville, Barbourville, 
Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, 
West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, 
Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, 
Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez,
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
857 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures are rising above freezing in all locations, thus the
Freeze Warning will be allowed to expire at 9 AM EDT.

$$

KYZ068-079-080-083>085-231400-
/O.EXP.KJKL.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Rockcastle-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-
Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
and Williamsburg
857 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have warmed above freezing in all locations, thus 
the Frost Advisory will be allowed to expire at 9 AM EDT.

$$

BB/JP

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 22, 3:59 AM EDTFreeze WarningJKLBath, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Elliott, Estill and 21 more29 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.