Severe Cold Wave ● Active
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 8:47PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY, United States of America
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* WHAT...Near-freezing to sub-freezing valley temperatures as low as
30 degrees expected. The coldest readings will be in the rural
valleys away from the larger creeks, rivers, and lakes.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread frost and light freeze conditions could kill
crops and other sensitive vegetation in valley locales.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Rowan; Menifee; Jackson; Laurel; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-19T09:00:00-04:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Rowan; Menifee; Jackson; Laurel; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay;
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