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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >


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Special Weather Statement...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1030 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

KYZ052-058>060-069-085>088-104-106>120-091300-
Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Jackson-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-
Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-
Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City,
Stanton, Frenchburg, McKee, Annville, Corbin, Williamsburg,
Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan,
Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville,
Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman,
Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins,
Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville,
and South Williamson
1030 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...Areas of Frost in Sheltered Rural Valleys Early Thursday
Morning....

Temperatures will fall into the low-to-mid 30s early Thursday
morning in the sheltered rural hollows and valleys with areas of
frost expected. Cold-sensitive vegetation may be damaged.
Temperatures should remain warm enough to prevent frost in urban
areas and on ridges.

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GEERTSON/GREIF