Elliott County, KY

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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 1:00 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:00 AM EDT

Issued by NWS Jackson KY

What

Sub-freezing temperatures of 28 to 32 possible in valleys.

Where

Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Kentucky.

When

From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

Impacts

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Rowan
  • Menifee
  • Jackson
  • Knox
  • Bell
  • Harlan
  • Elliott
  • Morgan
  • Johnson
  • Wolfe
  • Magoffin
  • Floyd
  • Lee
  • Breathitt
  • Knott
  • Owsley
  • Perry
  • Clay
  • Leslie
  • Letcher
  • Martin
  • Pike

Tips to stay safe

A Freeze Watch means that temperatures will be low enough to lead to freezing in some areas. 

  • Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
  • Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
  • Drain in-ground sprinkler systems 

In effect from Sunday 04/19 12:02 PM EDT – Sunday 04/19 8:15 PM EDT

Issued by NWS Jackson KY

A dry cold front will move through region overnight with clouds followed by a reinforcing shot of colder air. This will allow temperatures to fall into the mid to upper 30s by around sunrise Monday. Patchy frost will be possible, especially in low-lying, sheltered locales. Those with sensitive vegetation should consider taking precautions tonight.


Areas impacted

  • Montgomery
  • Bath
  • Rowan
  • Elliott

From the forecaster

Eastern Kentucky Weather Outlook

Created by the NWS Jackson WFO

A period of drier and cooler weather has returned for eastern Kentucky. This will lead to the potential for several locations to see frost over the next couple of nights. Warmer weather returns by mid-week along with chances of showers and thunderstorms.

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