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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1013 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 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
1013 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...Elevated Fire Danger Into This Evening...

Low humidity, sunny to mostly sunny skies, near record high
temperatures, very dry fuels, and wind gusts up to 20 mph will
combine to result in Elevated Fire Danger this afternoon into
the evening. Humidities will slowly recover and winds will
diminish around or soon after sunset. Any new fires could exhibit
erratic fire behavior and rapid growth.

Remember, Kentucky regulations make it illegal to burn between
the hours of 6 AM EDT and 6 PM EDT within 150 feet of any
woodland or brushland during the Spring Forest Fire Season which
runs until April 30th.

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