Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 7:56AM EDT until March 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:56am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 9:00am
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...Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until noon EDT today. For the
Wind Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous
in smoke this morning. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
may result.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid
inhaling smoke.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
Area Description:
Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: