Wind Advisory 3, NWS Jackson, KY

452 
WWUS73 KJKL 141844
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
244 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

KYZ079-080-083-084-150245-
/O.NEW.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.260314T2200Z-260315T1600Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1500Z-260316T0000Z/
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Somerset, Monticello, London, Burnside,
Stearns, and Whitley City
244 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT 
SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, localized visibility to under 
  1/4 mile possible in dense smoke. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, locally dense smoke is 
  expected west of I-75, primarily over northern McCreary, northern 
  Wayne, southern Pulaski and southwestern Laurel Counties. Routes 
  particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke will be KY-90 
  between Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Monticello; KY-27 
  from Pine Knot to Somerset; KY-192 between London and Somerset; 
  and the Hal Rogers Parkway from I-75 to the vicinity of Somerset. 
  For the Wind Advisory, all of Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon EDT Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke tonight and Sunday morning. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights, and leave 
plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ085-150245-
/O.NEW.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.260314T2200Z-260315T1600Z/
Whitley-
Including the cities of Corbin and Williamsburg
244 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Whitley County, mainly west of I-75 and north of KY-478. 
  Routes particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke will be 
  KY-90 between US-25W and the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-150245-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1500Z-260316T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Ravenna, Brodhead,
Flemingsburg, McKee, Mount Sterling, Annville, Clay City,
Camargo, Irvine, Jeffersonville, Frenchburg, Owingsville, and
Stanton
244 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, 
  Rockcastle, and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GEERTSON

042 
WWUS73 KJKL 141900
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
300 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

KYZ116-117-150700-
/O.EXA.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.260314T2200Z-260315T1600Z/
Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Manchester and Hyden
300 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Portions of Clay and Leslie County. Routes most prone to 
  impacts from dense smoke will be the Hal Rogers Parkway between 
  Manchester and Thousandsticks; as well as US-421 and KY-66 in the 
  vicinity of Big Creek and Peabody.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke tonight and Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KYZ079-080-083-084-150700-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.260314T2200Z-260315T1600Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1500Z-260316T0000Z/
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Somerset, Monticello, London, Burnside,
Stearns, and Whitley City
300 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, localized visibility to under 
  1/4 mile possible in dense smoke. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, locally dense smoke is 
  expected west of I-75, primarily over northern McCreary, northern 
  Wayne, southern Pulaski and southwestern Laurel Counties. Routes 
  particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke will be KY-90 
  between Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Monticello; KY-27 
  from Pine Knot to Somerset; KY-192 between London and Somerset; 
  and the Hal Rogers Parkway from I-75 to the vicinity of Somerset. 
  For the Wind Advisory, all of Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon EDT Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke tonight and Sunday morning. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-150700-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1500Z-260316T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Ravenna, Brodhead,
Flemingsburg, McKee, Mount Sterling, Annville, Clay City,
Camargo, Irvine, Jeffersonville, Frenchburg, Owingsville, and
Stanton
300 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, 
  Rockcastle, and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke tonight and Sunday morning. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ085-150700-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.260314T2200Z-260315T1600Z/
Whitley-
Including the cities of Corbin and Williamsburg
300 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Whitley County, mainly west of I-75 and north of KY-478. 
  KY-90 between US-25W and the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park 
  Routes will be particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

GEERTSON

787 
WWUS73 KJKL 150255
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1055 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

KYZ079-080-083-084-151200-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1500Z-260316T0000Z/
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Somerset, London, Monticello, Burnside,
Whitley City, and Stearns
1055 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, localized visibility to under 
  1/4 mile possible in dense smoke. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, locally dense smoke is 
  expected west of I-75, primarily over northern McCreary, northern 
  Wayne, southern Pulaski and southwestern Laurel Counties. Routes 
  particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke will be KY-90 
  between Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Monticello; KY-27 
  from Pine Knot to Somerset; KY-192 between London and Somerset; 
  and the Hal Rogers Parkway from I-75 to the vicinity of Somerset. 
  For the Wind Advisory, all of Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke overnight and Sunday morning. Gusty winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-151200-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1500Z-260316T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Including the cities of Camargo, Brodhead, Ravenna, Irvine,
Owingsville, McKee, Clay City, Jeffersonville, Annville,
Flemingsburg, Stanton, Frenchburg, Mount Vernon, and Mount
Sterling
1055 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, 
  Rockcastle, and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ085-151200-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Whitley-
Including the cities of Williamsburg and Corbin
1055 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Whitley County, mainly west of I-75 and north of KY-478. 
  KY-90 between US-25W and the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park 
  routes will be particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke overnight and Sunday morning. Gusty winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KYZ116-117-151200-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Hyden and Manchester
1055 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Portions of Clay and Leslie County. Routes most prone to 
  impacts from dense smoke will be the Hal Rogers Parkway between 
  Manchester and Thousandsticks; as well as US-421 and KY-66 in the 
  vicinity of Big Creek and Peabody.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke overnight and Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

GREIF

647 
WWUS73 KJKL 150355
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1155 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

KYZ079-080-083-084-151200-
/O.EXT.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1300Z-260316T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Somerset, London, Monticello, Burnside,
Whitley City, and Stearns
1155 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, localized visibility to under 
  1/4 mile possible in dense smoke. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, locally dense smoke is 
  expected west of I-75, primarily over northern McCreary, northern 
  Wayne, southern Pulaski and southwestern Laurel Counties. Routes 
  particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke will be KY-90  
  between Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Monticello; KY-27 
  from Pine Knot to Somerset; KY-192 between London and Somerset; 
  and the Hal Rogers Parkway from I-75 to the vicinity of Somerset.
  For the Wind Advisory, all of Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke overnight and Sunday morning. Gusty winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-151200-
/O.EXT.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1300Z-260316T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Including the cities of Camargo, Brodhead, Ravenna, Irvine,
Owingsville, McKee, Clay City, Jeffersonville, Annville,
Flemingsburg, Stanton, Frenchburg, Mount Vernon, and Mount
Sterling
1155 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, 
  Rockcastle, and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ085-151200-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Whitley-
Including the cities of Williamsburg and Corbin
1155 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Whitley County, mainly west of I-75 and north of KY-478. 
  KY-90 between US-25W and the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park 
  routes will be particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke.


* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke overnight and Sunday morning. Gusty winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KYZ116-117-151200-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Hyden and Manchester
1155 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Portions of Clay and Leslie County. Routes most prone to 
  impacts from dense smoke will be the Hal Rogers Parkway between 
  Manchester andThousandsticks; as well as US-421 and KY-66 in the
  vicinity of Big Creek and Peabody.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke overnight and Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

GREIF

733 
WWUS73 KJKL 151156
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
756 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KYZ079-080-083-084-151600-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1300Z-260316T0000Z/
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of London, Stearns, Burnside, Whitley City,
Somerset, and Monticello
756 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, localized visibility to under 
  1/4 mile possible in dense smoke. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until noon EDT today. For the 
  Wind Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke this morning. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-151600-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1300Z-260316T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Annville,
Frenchburg, Stanton, Owingsville, Mount Vernon, Brodhead, Mount
Sterling, McKee, Irvine, Jeffersonville, Ravenna, and Clay City
756 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, 
  Rockcastle, and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ085-151600-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Whitley-
Including the cities of Williamsburg and Corbin
756 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Whitley County.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke this morning. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KYZ116-117-151600-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Hyden and Manchester
756 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Clay and Leslie Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

GINNICK

936 
WWUS73 KJKL 151222
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
822 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KYZ079-080-083-084-152030-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1300Z-260316T0000Z/
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Burnside, Monticello, Somerset, Stearns,
London, and Whitley City
822 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, localized visibility to under 
  1/4 mile possible in dense smoke. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, locally dense smoke is 
  expected west of I-75, primarily over northern McCreary, northern 
  Wayne, southern Pulaski and southwestern Laurel Counties. Routes 
  particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke will be KY-90  
  between Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Monticello; US-27 
  from Pine Knot to Somerset; KY-192 between London and Somerset; 
  and the Hal Rogers Parkway from I-75 to the vicinity of Somerset.
  For the Wind Advisory, all of Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until noon EDT today. For the 
  Wind Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke this morning. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-152030-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.260315T1300Z-260316T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Including the cities of Mount Sterling, Brodhead, Annville,
Irvine, Frenchburg, Jeffersonville, McKee, Clay City, Ravenna,
Stanton, Mount Vernon, Owingsville, Flemingsburg, and Camargo
822 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, 
  Rockcastle, and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ085-151600-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Whitley-
Including the cities of Corbin and Williamsburg
822 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Whitley County, mainly west of I-75 and north of KY-478. 
  KY-90 between US-25W and the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park 
  routes will be particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke this morning. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KYZ116-117-151600-
/O.CON.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Manchester and Hyden
822 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Localized visibility to under 1/4 mile possible in dense 
  smoke.

* WHERE...Portions of Clay and Leslie County. Routes most prone to 
  impacts from dense smoke will be the Hal Rogers Parkway between 
  Manchester andThousandsticks; as well as US-421 and KY-66 in the
  vicinity of Big Creek and Peabody..

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous 
  in smoke this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid 
inhaling smoke.

If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam 
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

GEERTSON

467 
WWUS73 KJKL 151433
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1033 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KYZ079-080-083-084-152245-
/O.CAN.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Burnside, Monticello, Somerset, Stearns,
London, and Whitley City
1033 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, increasing winds have mixed 
  out any lingering dense smoke. Patchy smoke will still be possible 
  at times today. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 mph 
  with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ085-116-117-151545-
/O.CAN.KJKL.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T1600Z/
Whitley-Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Corbin, Manchester, Williamsburg, and
Hyden
1033 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Increasing winds have mixed out any lingering dense smoke. Patchy 
smoke will still be possible at times today.

$$

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-152245-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Including the cities of Mount Sterling, Brodhead, Annville,
Irvine, Frenchburg, Jeffersonville, McKee, Clay City, Ravenna,
Stanton, Mount Vernon, Owingsville, Flemingsburg, and Camargo
1033 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, 
  Rockcastle, and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GEERTSON

580 
WWUS73 KJKL 151433 RRA
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1033 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-079-080-083-084-152245-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Mount Sterling, McKee, Clay City,
Owingsville, Frenchburg, Jeffersonville, Ravenna, Stanton, Mount
Vernon, Flemingsburg, Annville, Monticello, Somerset, Stearns,
London, Whitley City, Camargo, Brodhead, Burnside, and Irvine
1033 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GEERTSON

522 
WWUS73 KJKL 151636
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1236 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KYZ052-085>088-104-106>120-160045-
/O.NEW.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.260316T0400Z-260316T1200Z/
Rowan-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Corbin, Salyersville, Booneville,
Prestonsburg, Hyden, South Williamson, Coal Run, Beattyville,
Hazard, West Liberty, Pineville, Pippa Passes, Middlesboro,
Manchester, Morehead, Sandy Hook, Williamsburg, Harlan,
Paintsville, Barbourville, Jackson, Wheelwright, Campton,
Jenkins, Inez, Whitesburg, Cumberland, Pikeville, Elkhorn City,
and Hindman
1236 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-079-080-083-084-160045-
/O.EXT.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Mount Sterling, McKee, Clay City,
Owingsville, Frenchburg, Jeffersonville, Ravenna, Stanton, Mount
Vernon, Flemingsburg, Annville, Monticello, Somerset, Stearns,
London, Whitley City, Camargo, Brodhead, Burnside, and Irvine
1236 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph through 
  early evening. Another round of south to southwest winds at 15 to 
  25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected late tonight.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated fire danger is forecast through this 
  evening. Any new fires could spread rapidly. Remember that 
  Kentucky regulations make it illegal to burn between the hours of 
  6 AM and 6 PM within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland during 
  the Spring Forest Fire Season.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GEERTSON

892 
WWUS73 KJKL 152315
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
715 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-079-080-083-084-160800-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Monticello, Jeffersonville, Stearns,
Brodhead, Mount Vernon, Frenchburg, Camargo, Somerset, Ravenna,
Stanton, Whitley City, Annville, Owingsville, London, Irvine,
Clay City, Mount Sterling, Flemingsburg, McKee, and Burnside
715 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph through 
  early evening. Another round of south to southwest winds at 15 to 
  25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected late tonight.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated fire danger is forecast through this 
  evening. Any new fires could spread rapidly. Remember that 
  Kentucky regulations make it illegal to burn between the hours of 
  6 AM and 6 PM within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland during 
  the Spring Forest Fire Season.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ052-085>088-104-106>120-160800-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.260316T0400Z-260316T1200Z/
Rowan-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Manchester, Elkhorn City, Coal Run,
Beattyville, Williamsburg, Jenkins, Hazard, Barbourville,
Campton, Salyersville, Pikeville, Hindman, West Liberty,
Prestonsburg, Sandy Hook, Wheelwright, Pippa Passes, Middlesboro,
Morehead, Hyden, South Williamson, Jackson, Whitesburg,
Booneville, Cumberland, Inez, Pineville, Corbin, Harlan, and
Paintsville
715 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GREIF

196 
WWUS73 KJKL 160030
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
830 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-079-080-083-084-161000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Monticello, Jeffersonville, Stearns,
Brodhead, Mount Vernon, Frenchburg, Camargo, Somerset, Ravenna,
Stanton, Whitley City, Annville, Owingsville, London, Irvine,
Clay City, Mount Sterling, Flemingsburg, McKee, and Burnside
830 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected late tonight.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ052-085>088-104-106>120-161000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.260316T0400Z-260316T1200Z/
Rowan-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Manchester, Elkhorn City, Coal Run,
Beattyville, Williamsburg, Jenkins, Hazard, Barbourville,
Campton, Salyersville, Pikeville, Hindman, West Liberty,
Prestonsburg, Sandy Hook, Wheelwright, Pippa Passes, Middlesboro,
Morehead, Hyden, South Williamson, Jackson, Whitesburg,
Booneville, Cumberland, Inez, Pineville, Corbin, Harlan, and
Paintsville
830 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GREIF

522 
WWUS73 KJKL 161015
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
615 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

KYZ052-085>088-104-106>120-161115-
/O.CAN.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Rowan-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Sandy Hook, Hindman, Campton, Whitesburg,
Harlan, Paintsville, Hyden, Middlesboro, South Williamson,
Cumberland, Pineville, Elkhorn City, West Liberty, Wheelwright,
Barbourville, Booneville, Jackson, Williamsburg, Prestonsburg,
Jenkins, Beattyville, Corbin, Inez, Salyersville, Morehead, Pippa
Passes, Coal Run, Pikeville, Hazard, and Manchester
615 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below advisory level. 

$$

KYZ044-050-051-058>060-068-069-079-080-083-084-161115-
/O.EXP.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-
Including the cities of Mount Sterling, Brodhead, Burnside,
Monticello, Flemingsburg, Annville, McKee, London, Somerset, Clay
City, Stearns, Mount Vernon, Jeffersonville, Owingsville,
Stanton, Irvine, Frenchburg, Camargo, Ravenna, and Whitley City
615 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have diminished below advisory level. 

$$

GINNICK

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1051 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- The approach of a strong cold front Sunday night will bring a
  possibility of strong thunderstorms, followed by a potential of
  snow with light accumulations behind the front Monday afternoon
  and evening.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1051 AM EDT SAT MAR 14 2026

Temperatures are warming rapidly under partly to mostly sunny
skies and were running above the hourly forecast. With dry air in
place and ongoing strong sensible heating, the afternoon maximum
temperature forecast was raised to the upper 50s to near 60F
north of I-64 and to around 70F in the vicinity of Lake
Cumberland. The mild temperatures combined with light winds will
yield a delightful early spring afternoon across the Eastern
Kentucky Coalfields and adjacent regions.

UPDATE Issued at 747 AM EDT SAT MAR 14 2026

Updated the forecast with the latest observational data from
around the are. Made some minor adjustments to the forecast. Dew
points were slightly lower than the current forecast. Decided to
go with the 5th percentile of the NBM through 12Z Sunday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 411 AM EDT SAT MAR 14 2026

Through today, A short wave trough will dig southeast out of the
Northern Rockies into the Central Plains. As this occurs warm air
will advect into the area aloft, from the south. This will allow for
temperatures to climb into the upper 50s across the Bluegrass area,
and low to upper 60s futher south. At the surface, light easterly
winds will slowly align with flow aloft as a warm front moves north
across the area Saturday night. Dew points have been blended towards
the 10th percentile of the NBM to account for a seasonal bias.
Decoupled valleys will lead to temperates in the upper 30s to low
40s in the east, and mid to upper 40s elsewhere. Ridge tops may
remain in the lower 50s. All this occurs as a warm front lifts
north, through the area overnight.

Sunday, the warm front continues north into the Ohio Valley, as the
trough deepens over the Ozarks. With a mixed boundary layer, and a 40-
60 kt LLJ, gusty winds are anticipated Sunday afternoon out ahead of
a strong cold front. The 00Z HREF Grand Ensemble shows an area
generally along and west of the I-75 corridor, with a 90% chance of
seeing wind gusts of 35 mph or greater. These probabilities drop the
further east one gets into Eastern Kentucky. Model BUFKIT soundings at
Somerset show momentum transfer potential as high as 33 kts (38
mph). The NBM was suggesting wind gust in the 25-30 mph range.
Afternoon wind gusts were adjusted up by blending towards the 90th
percentile of the NBM. Neighboring offices also blended wind gusts
upward through Sunday afternoon. Wind gusts 25-35 mph are now in
the forecast, with isolated gusts near 40 mph possible. Stern
Southerly winds will advect warmer air into the region, leading to
temperature climbing into the lower 70s. During the afternoon hours
the LLJ will strengthen in the Ozarks, including Western Kentucky.
With ample moisture (dew points in the 60s), instability, and a
strengthening LLJ, the approaching cold front is expected initiate
storms that will eventually form into a QLCS. This QLCS will then
slowly work its way east beyond this forecast period.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday)
Issued at 523 AM EDT SAT MAR 14 2026

The period will start with a sharp, high amplitude trough punching
southeast over the middle of the CONUS, and a northeast moving,
intense, surface low near Chicago. The system's cold front will
extend south and southwest from the low and will be moving east
through the JKL forecast area very late Sunday night and early on
Monday. Weak instability at best is expected along and ahead of
the cold front. Forecast soundings look capped to convection until
perhaps right at fropa, with forcing along the front giving a
potential for a line of showers/thunderstorms. If convection can
be generated from marginal instability, shear looks to be
extremely strong and SPC has placed the forecast area in a
marginal (east) to slight (west) risk for severe weather. Our
prefrontal low level flow over the eastern portion of the forecast
area also looks to be downslope off the southern Appalachians,
which could limit moisture (and instability) before fropa. After
fropa, a period of stratiform precip should set in.

Low temperatures Sunday night and highs on Monday still look
problematic due to a tight temperature gradient expected to be
across the forecast area at the start of the day on Monday, with
only slight differences in frontal timing having a potential for
significant differences in lows/highs. NBM lows/highs for that
time period did not look realistic and a blend of the 00Z GFS and
NAM was used to derive the values from the hourly forecast.
After the initial sharp drop in temperatures behind the front,
readings for the remainder of the day on Monday should be near
steady or slowly falling. This will allow any precip which holds
on long enough to change to snow and then snow showers as upper
level moisture is lost and low level lapse rates steepen in
upslope cold air advection. Some light accumulation is possible,
especially for higher elevations in southeast KY. However, it
would be limited in most of the area by marginal temperatures and
warm ground. Continued advection of colder and much drier air
into the region from the northwest will taper snow showers down to
flurries on Monday night. Reading in the upper teens to around 20
by Tuesday morning will be harsh for any early flowers/blossoms
present after our plentiful warm weather of the last couple of
weeks.

The departing system will leave behind a generalized eastern
CONUS upper trough and western CONUS ridge for mid to late week,
with northwest flow over our area. After surface high pressure
passes through Tuesday night, milder temperatures should return. A
couple of weak weather systems should cross through the Midwest
mid to late week and could bring some precip to our area. However,
under northwest flow aloft there won't be strong moisture return,
and the POP looks low and any precip amounts light.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday morning)
ISSUED AT 727 AM EDT SAT MAR 14 2026

VFR conditions prevail through the TAF period. Winds will be
light and variable through the day, but generally veering to a
southerly direction around 06Z. Some mid to high level cloud
cover may pass through the area, with little to no impact. There
may be LLWS out of the south at all terminals towards the end of
the TAF period (05-14Z Sunday), however confidence was low that
winds below 2Kft would be strong enough, so it was left out of the
TAFs.

&&

.JKL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

UPDATE...GEERTSON
SHORT TERM...GINNICK
LONG TERM...HAL
AVIATION...GINNICK

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
428 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-151200-
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-
428 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Sunday night and early
Monday morning, and in some locations on Friday afternoon. Light
snow accumulations are possible Monday and Monday evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected before Sunday night.

GINNICK/HAL