Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 11:55PM EDT until March 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 8:55pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, localized visibility to under
1/4 mile possible in dense smoke. For the Wind Advisory, south
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
* WHERE...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, locally dense smoke is
expected west of I-75, primarily over northern McCreary, northern
Wayne, southern Pulaski and southwestern Laurel Counties. Routes
particularly prone to impacts from dense smoke will be KY-90
between Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Monticello; KY-27
from Pine Knot to Somerset; KY-192 between London and Somerset;
and the Hal Rogers Parkway from I-75 to the vicinity of Somerset.
For the Wind Advisory, all of Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For
the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous
in smoke overnight and Sunday morning. Gusty winds will blow
around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few
power outages may result.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid
inhaling smoke.
If driving through dense smoke, slow down, use your low-beam
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
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