Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 12:36PM EDT until March 16 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 9:36am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph through
early evening. Another round of south to southwest winds at 15 to
25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected late tonight.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated fire danger is forecast through this
evening. Any new fires could spread rapidly. Remember that
Kentucky regulations make it illegal to burn between the hours of
6 AM and 6 PM within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland during
the Spring Forest Fire Season.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Fleming; Montgomery; Bath; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: