Rowan County, KY
Alerts
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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 and 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
Briefing
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.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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