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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >


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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
431 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

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Including the cities of Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City,
Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville,
Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City,
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
431 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...Areas of Dense Valley Fog This Morning...

Fog has developed overnight, mainly in the valleys, and has become
dense in some areas with visibilities reduced to a quarter of a
mile or less. Expect visibilities to vary significantly over
short distances this morning, with the fog gradually lifting and
dissipating by the 9 AM to 10 AM EDT timeframe.

If traveling this morning, slow down, use low beam headlights when
encountering fog, and allow extra time to reach your destination.

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JP