Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Smilax, KY ∙ Emmalena, KY ∙ Mousie, KY ∙ Banner, KY ∙ Rockhouse, KY ∙ London, KY ∙ Saint Helens, KY ∙ Vaughns Mill, KY ∙ Dan, KY ∙ Flatgap, KY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 1140 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain will mix with and change to rain overnight. The remaining precipitation will then change back to snow on Monday. The heaviest precipitation is expected through the first part of the night. Although total snowfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are forecast, the largest amount on the ground at any given time may be less due to freezing rain and rain occurring in the middle of the winter storm, atop the initial snowfall. Wind gusts Monday in excess of 30 mph could lead to further tree damage and power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.

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