Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 12:00AM EST until January 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 9:00pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 9 inches and ice accumulations between
four tenths and six tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will affect
the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop on Sunday morning, and then
mix with or change to freezing rain in the afternoon and evening.
Remaining precipitation will change back to snow late Sunday night
and Monday morning. The heaviest precipitation is expected Sunday
afternoon and Sunday night. Although total snowfall amounts of 5
to 9 inches are forecast, the largest amount on the ground at any
given time may be less due to freezing rain occurring in the
middle of the winter storm, atop the initial snowfall. Wind gusts
on Monday in excess of 20 mph could lead to further tree damage
and power outages.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.
Area Description:
Fleming; Montgomery; Bath; Rowan; Menifee; Elliott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY