Owsley County, KY

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In effect from Monday 04/20 11:00 PM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:00 AM EDT

Issued by NWS Jackson KY

What

Low temperatures of 28 to 32 degrees in sheltered valleys will allow for a light freeze tonight. The surrounding higher ridges should remain above freezing, but patchy frost is still possible.

Where

Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Kentucky.

When

Until 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

Impacts

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

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Rowan
  • 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 Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area. 

  • 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 

From the forecaster

Eastern Kentucky Weather Outlook

Created by the NWS Jackson WFO

Clear skies and light winds will allow for temperatures to fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s tonight. A warming trend starts Tuesday with shower and storm chances on Wednesday and Friday. #kywx

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