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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Jackson, KY

February 17, 202132 counties in Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this winter storm warning at Feb 17, 2021, 3:54 AM EST for 32 counties in Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 17, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 17, 2021, 3:54 AM EST (08:54 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 18, 2021, 10:17 AM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, KY
All 32 counties

Bath County, KY, Bell County, KY, Breathitt County, KY, Clay County, KY, Elliott County, KY, Estill County, KY, Floyd County, KY, Harlan County, KY, Jackson County, KY, Johnson County, KY, Knott County, KY, Knox County, KY, Laurel County, KY, Lee County, KY, Leslie County, KY, Letcher County, KY, Magoffin County, KY, Martin County, KY, McCreary County, KY, Menifee County, KY, Montgomery County, KY, Morgan County, KY, Owsley County, KY, Perry County, KY, Pike County, KY, Powell County, KY, Pulaski County, KY, Rockcastle County, KY, Rowan County, KY, Wayne County, KY, Whitley County, KY, Wolfe County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 17, 9:17 PM ESTSNOW 1.3Clay City, KY
Feb 17, 9:30 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 2.6Mount Vernon, KYSINCE 7 PM.
Feb 17, 9:36 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3Irvine, KY
Feb 17, 10:12 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.5Mount Vernon, KY
Feb 17, 10:20 PM ESTSNOW 2Clay City, KY
Feb 17, 10:45 PM ESTSNOW 1.5Morehead, KYSINCE 7:15 PM.
Feb 17, 11:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.52 Ese Kerby Knob, KY
Feb 17, 11:01 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.52 Ese Kerby Knob, KY
Feb 17, 11:48 PM ESTSNOW 1Beverly, KY
Feb 18, 12:50 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.82 S Science Hill, KY
Feb 18, 1:00 AM ESTSNOW 11 Nnw Farraday, KYSNOW FALLING AT A HEAVY RATE.
Feb 18, 1:05 AM ESTSNOW 2.1Inverness, KY
Feb 18, 1:05 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6Brodhead, KYCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM BRODHEAD.
Feb 18, 1:05 AM ESTSNOW 6Brodhead, KY
Feb 18, 1:10 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.82 Ese Pinnacle, KY
Feb 18, 1:20 AM ESTSNOW 22 Se Hindman, KY
Feb 18, 1:20 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.32 S Science Hill, KY
Feb 18, 1:25 AM ESTSNOW 3.3Clay City, KY
Feb 18, 1:30 AM ESTSNOW 1Pikeville, KY
Feb 18, 1:30 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Hinkle, KY
Feb 18, 1:40 AM ESTSNOW 2.51 Nnw Farraday, KY
Feb 18, 1:50 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.5Mckee, KY
Feb 18, 1:52 AM ESTSNOW 31 Ssw London, KY
Feb 18, 1:53 AM ESTSNOW 2.81 Nne Wheelwright, KY
Feb 18, 1:53 AM ESTSNOW 3Barbourville, KY
Feb 18, 1:57 AM ESTSNOW 1.81 Ne Williamsburg, KY
Feb 18, 2:00 AM ESTSNOW 31 Ene Pineville, KY
Feb 18, 2:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.5London, KY
Feb 18, 2:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 43 W Mouthcard, KYOVERNIGHT TOTAL.
Feb 18, 2:02 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.51 S Monticello, KYBETWEEN 3 AND 4 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED.
Feb 18, 2:09 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 5Irvine, KY
Feb 18, 2:15 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.5Corbin, KY
Feb 18, 2:25 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 5Koomer Ridge Camping Gr, KY
Feb 18, 2:28 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 5Stanton, KY
Feb 18, 2:30 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 51 Nw Koomer Ridge Campi, KY
Feb 18, 2:37 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.5East Bernstadt, KY
Feb 18, 2:39 AM ESTSNOW 3Middlesboro, KY
Feb 18, 2:42 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.5Coburn, KY3 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED IN THE HARLAN AREA.
Feb 18, 2:44 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.2Frenchburg, KYA LITTLE OVER 4 INCHES WAS REPORTED.
Feb 18, 2:48 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.51 S Morehead, KY4 TO 5 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED.
Feb 18, 2:50 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.51 Ssw Monticello, KY
Feb 18, 2:50 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.5Prestonsburg, KY
Feb 18, 2:50 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 41 Nne Wood Creek Lake, KY
Feb 18, 2:52 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.5London, KY
Feb 18, 2:53 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Whitesburg, KY2 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED.
Feb 18, 3:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.5Coal Run, KYAT LEAST 3 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED BEFORE PRECIPITATION CHANGED TO SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN.
Feb 18, 3:12 AM ESTSNOW 2.9Nws Office/Julian Carro, KY
Feb 18, 3:15 AM ESTSNOW 32 Nw Board Tree, KY
Feb 18, 3:17 AM ESTSNOW 2Paintsville, KY
Feb 18, 3:19 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.21 N Manchester, KYA LITTLE OF 4 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED.
Feb 18, 3:19 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.21 N Manchester, KYCORRECTS PREVIOUS HEAVY SNOW REPORT FROM 1 N MANCHESTER. A LITTLE OVER 4 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED.
Feb 18, 3:22 AM ESTSNOW 3Hyden, KY
Feb 18, 3:23 AM ESTSNOW 23 W Bulan, KY
Feb 18, 3:58 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.71 S Oggs Station, KY
Feb 18, 4:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4Smith, KYREPORT VIA FACEBOOK.
Feb 18, 4:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.21 Nne Somerset, KYCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 1 NNE SOMERSET.
Feb 18, 4:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.21 Nne Somerset, KY
Feb 18, 4:53 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.51 Nne West Liberty, KY
Feb 18, 5:00 AM ESTSNOW 2Lawson, KY
Feb 18, 5:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.51 E Payne Gap, KY3 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED ALONG US 23 NEAR THE VA BORDER.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 222 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2021-02-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2021-02-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -21 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
863 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

649 
WWUS43 KJKL 170854
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
354 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

KYZ050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083-084-104-106>109-111-112-
114-171700-
/O.UPG.KJKL.WS.A.0003.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KJKL.WS.W.0004.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Lee-Breathitt-Owsley-
Including the cities of Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, 
Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, 
Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Sandy Hook, 
West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, 
Jackson, and Booneville
354 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts
  possible as well as ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an 
  inch.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and may be nearly
  impossible at times. The hazardous conditions could impact
  travel as early as this evening and also the Thursday morning
  and evening commutes. Additional power outages are possible as
  significant accumulations of ice remain on trees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snow should fall
  between 7 PM this evening and 7 AM on Thursday morning. The
  precipitation should become lighter for a time around midday to
  early afternoon on Thursday, and mix with or change to rain,
  especially along and south of the Mountain Parkway. Colder air
  will Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening, leading to the
  precipitation changing back to a mix of light freezing rain and
  light snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ085>088-110-113-115>120-171700-
/O.UPG.KJKL.WS.A.0003.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KJKL.WS.W.0004.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-
Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, 
Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Prestonsburg, 
Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, 
Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
354 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts
  possible as well as ice accumulations of around one tenth of an
  inch.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
  Additional power outages are possible as significant
  accumulation's of ice remain on trees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow should fall between 7 PM
  this evening and 7 AM on Thursday morning. The precipitation
  should become lighter for a time around midday to early
  afternoon on Thursday, mixing with and changing to rain in most
  locations. Colder air will arrive on Thursday night, leading to
  the precipitation changing back to a mix of light freezing rain
  and light snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ044-171700-
/O.UPG.KJKL.WS.A.0003.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KJKL.WW.Y.0015.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Fleming-
Including the city of Flemingsburg
354 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations with a light glaze of ice
  possible.

* WHERE...Fleming County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning and Thursday
  evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snow should fall
  between 7 PM this evening and 10 AM on Thursday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

JP
5 follow-up statements
462 
WWUS43 KJKL 171206
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
706 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

KYZ050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083-084-104-106>109-111-112-
114-172015-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0004.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Lee-Breathitt-Owsley-
Including the cities of Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, 
Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, 
Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Sandy Hook, 
West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, 
Jackson, and Booneville
706 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts 
  possible as well as ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an 
  inch.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and may be nearly 
  impossible at times. The hazardous conditions could impact 
  travel as early as this evening and also the Thursday morning 
  and evening commutes. Additional power outages are possible as 
  significant accumulations of ice remain on trees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snow should fall
  between 7 PM this evening and 7 AM on Thursday morning. The
  precipitation should become lighter for a time around midday to
  early afternoon on Thursday, and mix with or change to rain,
  especially along and south of the Mountain Parkway. Colder air
  will move into the area later Thursday afternoon and Thursday
  evening, causing the precipitation to transition back over to a
  mix of light freezing rain and light snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KYZ085>088-110-113-115>120-172015-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0004.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-
Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, 
Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Prestonsburg, 
Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, 
Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
706 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts 
  possible as well as ice accumulations of around one tenth of 
  an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. 
  Additional power outages are possible as significant 
  accumulation's of ice remain on trees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow should fall between 7 PM 
  this evening and 7 AM on Thursday morning. The precipitation 
  should become lighter for a time around midday to early 
  afternoon on Thursday, mixing with and changing to rain in 
  most locations. Colder air will arrive on Thursday night, 
  causing the precipitation to transition back over to a
  mix of light freezing rain and light snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KYZ044-172015-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0015.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Fleming-
Including the city of Flemingsburg
706 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations with a light glaze of 
  ice possible.

* WHERE...Fleming County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning and Thursday 
  evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snow should fall 
  between 7 PM this evening and 10 AM on Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

JP
038 
WWUS43 KJKL 172101
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
401 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

KYZ050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083-084-104-106>109-111-112-
114-180500-
/O.EXT.KJKL.WS.W.0004.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Lee-Breathitt-Owsley-
Including the cities of Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, 
Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, 
Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Sandy Hook, 
West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, 
Jackson, and Booneville
401 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will develop late this evening and continue through
  tonight. The snow could be heavy at times. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts are 
  expected. The snow is expected to be very wet. The snow will 
  taper off to drizzle on Thursday.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and may be nearly
  impossible at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the
  Thursday morning commute. Additional power outages are expected
  due to the wet nature of the snow along with significant 
  accumulations of ice which remain on the trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ085>088-110-113-115>120-180500-
/O.EXT.KJKL.WS.W.0004.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-
Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, 
Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Prestonsburg, 
Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, 
Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
401 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will develop late this evening and continue through
  tonight. The snow could be heavy at times. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts are 
  expected. The snow is expected to be very wet. The snow will 
  taper off to drizzle on Thursday.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and may be nearly
  impossible at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the
  Thursday morning commute. Additional power outages are expected
  due to the wet nature of the snow along with significant 
  accumulations of ice which remain on the trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ044-180500-
/O.EXT.KJKL.WW.Y.0015.210218T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Fleming-
Including the city of Flemingsburg
401 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow is expected to develop late this evening and
  continue overnight. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
  are expected. The snow will gradually taper off to drizzle on 
  Thursday.
 
* WHERE...Fleming County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
772 
WWUS43 KJKL 180358
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1058 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

KYZ050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083-104-106>109-111-112-114-
119-181100-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee-
Breathitt-Owsley-Martin-
Including the cities of Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, 
Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, 
Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, 
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, Jackson, 
Booneville, and Inez
1058 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will fall during the night, but should mix with or
  change to light freezing rain or freezing drizzle as dawn
  approaches. The snow could be heavy at times, and may fall as a
  wet snow in some areas. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. 

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

* WHEN...The Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult, and the hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Additional 
  power outages are possible in areas where significant ice remains 
  on trees from previous ice storms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ084>088-110-113-115>118-120-181100-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, 
Harlan, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard,
Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, 
Pikeville, and South Williamson
1058 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will fall during the night, but should mix with or
  change to freezing rain or rain by dawn. The snow could be heavy
  at times, and will likely fall as a wet snow before the change
  to rain or freezing rain. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. 
  Around a tenth of an inch of ice is also possible. The 
  precipitation will taper off to drizzle or light rain on 
  Thursday.

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

* WHEN...The Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult, and the hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Additional 
  power outages are possible in areas where significant ice remains 
  on trees from previous ice storms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ044-181100-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Fleming-
Including the city of Flemingsburg
1058 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will fall during the night, but should mix with or 
  change to light freezing rain or freezing drizzle as dawn 
  approaches. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are 
  forecast. 

* WHERE...Fleming County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

HAL/KAS
065 
WWUS43 KJKL 181037
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
537 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

KYZ050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083-104-106>109-111-112-114-
119-181845-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee-
Breathitt-Owsley-Martin-
Including the cities of Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, 
Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, 
Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, 
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, Jackson, 
Booneville, and Inez
537 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow or a mix of snow and freezing rain, tapering to
  patchy freezing rain and rain this morning. Another period of
  light snow and freezing rain is expected during the mid-to-late
  afternoon. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and 
  ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning and possibly the evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ084>088-110-113-115>118-120-181845-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, 
Harlan, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard,
Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, 
Pikeville, and South Williamson
537 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain mixed with snow and rain tapering to patchy
  freezing rain and rain this morning, before changing to plain
  rain by midday. Another period of mixed precipitation is 
  possible late this afternoon. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one half of an inch and ice accumulations of up to one 
  tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning commute and possibly the  
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ044-181845-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
Fleming-
Including the city of Flemingsburg
537 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Patchy light snow or freezing rain this morning with a
  mix of snow and freezing rain likely this afternoon. Additional
  snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of 
  up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Fleming County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

JP
624 
WWUS43 KJKL 181517
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1017 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

KYZ050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>087-104-106-108-111-114-
116-190000-
/O.CAN.KJKL.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KJKL.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210219T0600Z/
Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Elliott-Morgan-
Wolfe-Lee-Owsley-Clay-
Including the cities of Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, 
Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, 
Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Sandy Hook, 
West Liberty, Campton, Beattyville, Booneville, and Manchester
1017 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...A mixture of light snow and freezing drizzle will
  continue through this evening. Light snow accumulations of up 
  to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch 
  are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. These conditions
  could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

KYZ088-107-109-110-112-113-115-117>120-190000-
/O.CAN.KJKL.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KJKL.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Harlan-Johnson-Magoffin-Floyd-Breathitt-Knott-Perry-Leslie-
Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Paintsville, 
Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Jackson, Hindman, 
Pippa Passes, Hazard, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run,
Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
1017 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing drizzle will continue today and last through
  tonight. Ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. These conditions 
  could impact evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

KYZ044-190000-
/O.EXT.KJKL.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210219T0600Z/
Fleming-
Including the city of Flemingsburg
1017 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...A mixture of light snow and freezing drizzle will
  continue through this evening. Light snow accumulations of up 
  to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Fleming County.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. These conditions
  could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 3:54 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryJKLBath, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Elliott, Estill and 27 more51 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Kentucky, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

Sources

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