Avisos

High Wind Warning issued September 27 at 11:05AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph possiblefor locations above 2000 feet such as the Log Mountains in BellCounty as well as along Cumberland, Pine, and Black Mountains andlocations immediately downwind of these locations.* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...US Highway 23, US Highway 119, US Highway421, KY Highway 38, KY Highway 74, KY Highway 160, and the LittleShepard Trail may be affected by some of the strongest wind gusts.Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use cautionif you must drive.

National Weather Service

Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 2:19PM EDT until September 27 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessiverainfall continues.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the followingcounties, Floyd, Knott, Letcher and Pike.* WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 218 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rainfallhad ended across the area; however, runoff from previousheavy rainfall will continue to cause minor flooding ofcreeks and streams in low lying areas.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Pikeville, Whitesburg, Hindman, Estill, Bath, Jenkins, CoalRun Village, Elkhorn City, Wheelwright, Fleming-Neon, Martin,Pippa Passes, Forest Hills, Wayland, Virgie, Galveston,Beaver, Jonancy, Buckhorn Hollow and Ligon.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.

National Weather Service

Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 2:41PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY...The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a FloodAdvisory for the following rivers in Kentucky...North Fork Kentucky River at Whitesburg affecting Letcher County.* WHAT...High water caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...North Fork Kentucky River at Whitesburg.* WHEN...From this afternoon to this evening.* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Low lying areas flood.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 2:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.7 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near 9.0 feetlate this afternoon.- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find analternative route.Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.The next statement will be issued by 8 PM.this evening at 800 PM EDT.

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