Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 10:13AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:13am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
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.
Area Description:
Rowan; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie; Letcher; Martin; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: