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Extreme Heat in the Central US Expands to the East; Heavy Rains from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes

Dangerous, long-lasting heat remains across the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley, while heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period on Friday. Strong to isolated severe thunderstorms and heavy rain pose a flash flooding threat from from the southern High Plains east to the Great Lakes. Tropical Depression 12W brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Saturday. Read More >

ANDERSON  COUNTY

Anderson County is covered by 3 Weather Radio Stations:

Frankfort (For North Anderson County)

  • Frequency: 162.5 MHz
  • Channel: 1
  • FIPS: 021073

Lexington (For Central and East Anderson County)

  • Frequency: 162.400 MHz
  • Channel: 1
  • FIPS: 021005

Owenton (Alternate For North Anderson)

  • Frequency: 162.450 MHz
  • Channel: 1

Warnings and forecasts for Anderson County are issued by our office and broadcast on each of these transmitters.

The strength and quality of the broadcast from each transmitter will depend on your distance from the transmitter, terrain, and other local effects. Tune your radio to the broadcast that comes in most clearly and reliably at your location and provides the most representative weather information.


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