
The major winter storm will continue to impact the Northeast U.S. today with heavy snow as it shifts away from the East Coast. Frigid temperatures will impact the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. this week, and numerous record lows are forecast. Sub-zero lows are expected nearly every morning from the Northern Plains through the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast. Read More >
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WWUS73 KJKL 262258
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
558 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-088-104-106-108-111-114-116-118-
271115-
/O.CON.KJKL.EC.W.0001.260127T0000Z-260127T1700Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-
Jackson-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Wolfe-Lee-Owsley-Clay-Letcher-
Including the cities of Sandy Hook, Jenkins, Clay City, Campton,
Jeffersonville, Owingsville, Brodhead, Mount Sterling, Annville,
Stanton, Ravenna, Camargo, Manchester, Booneville, West Liberty,
Flemingsburg, Beattyville, Mount Vernon, Frenchburg, Irvine,
Morehead, Harlan, McKee, Whitesburg, and Cumberland
558 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...AN EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Wind chill values are forecast to bottom out colder than 5
below zero in most locations tonight and Tuesday morning, with a
few of the coldest places around 15 below zero.
* WHERE...The Extreme Cold Warning is for portions of east central,
south central, and southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...The Extreme Cold Warning is valid until noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chill values could result in hypothermia
or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
&&
$$
KYZ079-080-083>087-271115-
/O.CON.KJKL.EC.W.0001.260127T0000Z-260127T1700Z/
Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-
Including the cities of Pineville, Whitley City, Monticello,
Middlesboro, Somerset, Stearns, London, Corbin, Williamsburg,
Burnside, and Barbourville
558 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...AN EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Wind chill values are forecast to bottom out below zero in
most locations tonight and Tuesday morning, with a few of the
coldest places around 10 below zero.
* WHERE...The Extreme Cold Warning is for Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski,
Wayne, Whitley, Bell, and Knox Counties.
* WHEN...The Extreme Cold Warning is valid until noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chill values could result in hypothermia
or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
&&
$$
KYZ107-109-110-112-113-115-117-119-120-271115-
/O.CON.KJKL.CW.Y.0004.260127T0000Z-260127T1700Z/
Johnson-Magoffin-Floyd-Breathitt-Knott-Perry-Leslie-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Paintsville, Prestonsburg, South
Williamson, Hazard, Pikeville, Salyersville, Jackson, Hindman,
Pippa Passes, Wheelwright, Elkhorn City, Hyden, Coal Run, and
Inez
558 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Wind chill values are forecast to bottom out from zero to
10 below zero in most locations tonight and Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...The Cold Weather Advisory is for Johnson, Martin,
Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Magoffin, Perry, and Pike
Counties.
* WHEN...The Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until noon EST
Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves.
&&
$$
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