US National Weather Service Jackson Kentucky

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7:30 PM Update: The threat has now subsided. If you are currently on or near Cave Run Lake (6:30 to 7:30 PM on 9/4/26), ...
09/04/2026

7:30 PM Update: The threat has now subsided.

If you are currently on or near Cave Run Lake (6:30 to 7:30 PM on 9/4/26), get away from the water and take shelter indoors or inside a vehicle! Strong winds are likely occuring with this storm, and lightning can strike out to 15 miles away from the parent thunderstorm. Do not be caught on the water!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Salt Lick KY, Farmers KY and Lakeview Heights KY until 7:30 PM EDT on 9/4/26.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Morehead KY, Salt Lick KY and Farmers KY until 7:00 PM EDT on 9/4/26.

Thunderstorms are possible on Saturday, with a slight risk of severe weather.
09/04/2026

Thunderstorms are possible on Saturday, with a slight risk of severe weather.

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, and should they occur, a few could have strong to ...
09/04/2026

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, and should they occur, a few could have strong to damaging winds in portions of eastern Kentucky.

High heat and humidity will persist today, followed by a downturn going through the weekend.
09/04/2026

High heat and humidity will persist today, followed by a downturn going through the weekend.

Weekend Forecast: Rain chances will return today, with the strongest storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts. An...
09/04/2026

Weekend Forecast: Rain chances will return today, with the strongest storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts. Another round of storms is expected tomorrow, again bringing a risk for damaging wind gusts and hail. By Sunday, rain chances will be lower, with temperatures cooling some.

The ridging responsible for this week's hot weather is forecast to erode this weekend. This transition is expected to yi...
09/04/2026

The ridging responsible for this week's hot weather is forecast to erode this weekend. This transition is expected to yield a period of increased storm chances late Friday into Saturday, and a few storms could be strong to severe. The greatest rain chances are on Saturday.

The Heat Advisory has now been extended until 8 PM EDT Friday. Widespread high temperatures in the mid/upper 90s and wid...
09/03/2026

The Heat Advisory has now been extended until 8 PM EDT Friday. Widespread high temperatures in the mid/upper 90s and widespread max heat indices between 100 and 107 degrees are in the forecast for today (9/3/26), with little in the way of improvement expected for Friday (9/4/26). Those with outdoor plans today and Friday, and those belonging to heat-sensitive populations, are encouraged to review heat mitigation information at weather.gov/safety/heat.

With widespread high temperatures in the mid/upper 90s and widespread max heat indices between 102 and 107 degrees in th...
09/02/2026

With widespread high temperatures in the mid/upper 90s and widespread max heat indices between 102 and 107 degrees in the forecast for tomorrow (9/3/26), a Heat Advisory has been issued for all of Eastern . Those with outdoor plans tomorrow and those belonging to heat-sensitive populations are encouraged to review heat mitigation information at weather.gov/safety/heat.

The heat escalates in Eastern Kentucky tomorrow, with widespread heat indices between 102 and 107 degrees. So, a Heat Ad...
09/02/2026

The heat escalates in Eastern Kentucky tomorrow, with widespread heat indices between 102 and 107 degrees. So, a Heat Advisory has been issued for the entire forecast area. Increasing thunderstorm chances may provide relief from the heat this weekend, but a few storms could be strong to severe on Friday.

The Weekly NOAA Weather Radio test will be between 11 AM and Noon today. This is a great time to make sure that your wea...
09/02/2026

The Weekly NOAA Weather Radio test will be between 11 AM and Noon today. This is a great time to make sure that your weather radio is working properly.

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