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174 WWUS43 KJKL 040917WSWJKLURGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Jackson KY417 AM EST Sat Jan 4 2025KYZ044-050>052-060-104-042315-/O.UPG.KJKL.WS.A.0001.250105T1200Z-250107T1200Z//O.NEW.KJKL.WS.W.0001.250105T1200Z-250107T1200Z/Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Menifee-Elliott-Including the cities of Morehead, Jeffersonville, Frenchburg,Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Flemingsburg, Camargo, and SandyHook417 AM EST Sat Jan 4 2025...A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...* WHAT...Heavy amounts of freezing rain and snow are expected. Some sleet is also possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a half inch are forecast.* WHERE...The Winter Storm Warning is for a portion of east central Kentucky.* WHEN...The Winter Storm Warning is 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 4 to 7 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.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...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.&&$$KYZ058-059-068-069-106>112-114-119-042315-/O.UPG.KJKL.WS.A.0001.250105T1200Z-250107T1200Z//O.NEW.KJKL.WS.W.0001.250105T1200Z-250107T1200Z/Estill-Powell-Rockcastle-Jackson-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Owsley-Martin-Including the cities of Jackson, Wheelwright, Clay City,Paintsville, Brodhead, Beattyville, Prestonsburg, McKee, MountVernon, Campton, Ravenna, Stanton, Salyersville, Annville,Irvine, Inez, Booneville, and West Liberty417 AM EST Sat Jan 4 2025...A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...* WHAT...Heavy amounts of freezing rain are expected, along with some snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between a quarter inch and half of an inch are forecast.* WHERE...The Winter Storm Warning is for portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.* WHEN...The Winter Storm Warning is from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions may impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop on Sunday morning, and then change to freezing rain in the afternoon and evening. A switch to plain rain is expected in many places for a time on Sunday night. Remaining precipitation will change back to snow late Sunday night and Monday. The heaviest precipitation is expected Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. Although total snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast, the largest amount on the ground at any given time may be less due to freezing rain and rain occurring in the middle of the winter storm, atop the initial snowfall.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.&&$$KYZ079-080-083>088-113-115>118-120-042315-/O.CON.KJKL.WS.A.0001.250105T1200Z-250107T1200Z/Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Pike-Including the cities of Pippa Passes, Burnside, Pikeville,Jenkins, Williamsburg, London, Hazard, South Williamson,Barbourville, Manchester, Pineville, Middlesboro, Hyden, Hindman,Elkhorn City, Somerset, Coal Run, Monticello, Whitesburg, WhitleyCity, Stearns, Corbin, Cumberland, and Harlan417 AM EST Sat Jan 4 2025...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...* WHAT...Heavy mixed wintery precipitation is possible. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations around a quarter of an inch are possible.* WHERE...The Winter Storm Watch is for portions of south central and southeast Kentucky.* WHEN...The Winter Storm Watch is from Sunday morning through Tuesday morning.* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions may impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest risk of mixed wintery precipitation is during the day Sunday into early Sunday evening, with another increased threat of snow on Monday afternoon.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.&&$$HAL
