Lee County, KY
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 04/20 11:00 PM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Jackson KY
What
Low temperatures around 30 in sheltered valleys will allow for frost development tonight. Open, flatter terrain west of the foothills will be slightly warmer, but still may have frost. Taller ridges should remain well above freezing and can expect little or no frost.
Where
Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Kentucky.
When
From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left unprotected.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Fleming
- Montgomery
- Bath
- Rowan
- Estill
- Powell
- Menifee
- Jackson
- Knox
- Bell
- Harlan
- Elliott
- Morgan
- Johnson
- Wolfe
- Magoffin
- Floyd
- Lee
- Breathitt
- Knott
- Owsley
- Perry
- Clay
- Leslie
- Letcher
- Martin
- Pike
Tips to stay safe
A Frost Advisory means that your area is likely to see frost developing overnight, which can harm young or vulnerable plants. Cover these plants before the sun goes down to help them retain heat.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Eastern Kentucky's Weather Outlook
Created by the NWS Jackson WFO
Following a passing cold front, high pressure and clear skies return through midweek, with frost possible late tonight. Wednesday brings a chance for isolated showers/storms for the northern portion of the area; otherwise, the next notable rain will be late Friday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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