Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

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Special Weather Statement...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson KY
335 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

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Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Floyd-
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Including the cities of Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello,
Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville,
Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Prestonsburg,
Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden,
Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville,
and South Williamson
335 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

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

The combination of clear skies and light winds following the
recent rainfall has led to widespread fog formation. The fog will
likely be dense in valleys and areas where the rain was heavier
on Saturday. This fog will dissipate by 10 AM.

If traveling this morning, slow down, use low beam headlights,
and allow plenty of time to reach your destination.

$$

JP/GREIF

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