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UPDATE: "Ice Storm Warning" for Portions of Northeast, South Central and Southeast Kentucky

ClayCoNews - UPDATE: Ice Storm Warning for Portions of Northeast, South Central and Southeast Kentucky - Weather map 2021 02 10

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - Light precipitation is expected to arrive early Wednesday, and could lead to a light glaze for some areas early. However, a better surge of precipitation is expected Wednesday evening through Thursday. Significant icing is expected, leading to power outages, tree damage, and treacherous travel. Now is the time to prepare!

Significant icing is expected, leading to power outages, tree damage, and treacherous travel. Now is the time to prepare! Read More

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson KY
350 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021

Counties: Laurel-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike

Including the cities of:  London, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
350 AM EST Wed Feb 10 2021

ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of a quarter to one half of an inch. Locally higher amounts of ice accumulation possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast, south central and southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

Weather forecast 2 2021 02 10

Weather forecast 2 2021 02 10

SOURCE: Forecast.Weather.gov

 

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