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Harlan County forest fire rekindles amid dry fall conditions

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A forest fire in Harlan County continued to burn after being believed to be 60% to 70% contained the night before, sparking concerns about the persistent lack of rainfall in 2026. Joshua Adams, director of the Wildfire Division for the Harlan Fire Department, said the...

Harlan County, KY · 18h

Country Herald

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Kentucky Weather Alert: Jackson, KY Snow Friday, Nov 11-15

Eastern Kentucky Faces a 43-Degree Temperature Contrast as Rain Changes to Possible Snow Before Saturday

Jackson, KY · 1d

LEX18 News

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Approaching the weekend chill

Lexington, KY · 7h

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Kentucky's first snow flurries of the season may be coming soon

It is possible that Kentucky could get its first snowflakes of the season later this week, according to the National Weather Service. A cold front is expected to move through the region behind a round of strong thunderstorms Wednesday evening. Thursday’s projected high temperature in Lexington is 52 degrees, and the temperature is not expected to rise above 50 degrees Friday through Sunday, according to the NWS’ seven-day forecast for Lexington . Low temperatures are expected to be in the 20s and 30s in the evenings, and any lingering precipitation from Wednesday’s showers could result in snow flurries Thursday night, particularly in Eastern Kentucky. The NWS said warm ground temperatures should prevent any snow flurries from sticking . The weather is expected to remain dry after the storm and snow flurries chances, according to the NWS. Western Kentucky is under a marginal risk of severe weather , the lowest risk out of five in the NWS’ storm prediction center, from Wednesday’s storms. Strong winds and small hail are the expected hazards from the storms. The broken line of showers and storms will quickly move through the region from west to east late Wednesday. The map on the right side of

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Fayette County Public Schools lays out winter weather guidelines

Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) unveiled the district's plans on Monday night during a school board meeting in anticipation of inclement winter weather.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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From a freeze to a warmup to potential snowflakes, this week has it all

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - After starting our morning with freezing temperatures, conditions will improve over the next few days. Then, Old Man Winter will remind us that it is November. Today’s Forecast. Today will be sunny, with morning fog burning off by 11 am. Temperatures will reach the 50s...

Lexington, KY · 4d

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Sabrina's Sunday Morning FastCast

Lexington, KY · 4d

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Widespread freeze tonight before a seasonal and sunny Sunday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The coldest temperatures of the season so far arrive tonight as temperatures will look to dip down just below freezing. This will be followed by a Sunday full of sunshine and highs return to average. Widespread Freeze Expected Saturday Night. Partly cloudy skies are expected for...

Lexington, KY · 4d

LEX18 News

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Freeze warning in effect for Kentucky through Sunday morning

Kentucky · 4d

FOX 56

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Residents still have questions as Lexington rolls out new snow, ice plan

As temperatures drop, Lexington city leaders are preparing for winter weather with a revamped snow and ice plan.

Lexington, KY · 6d

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Kentucky Freeze Threat: Temperatures Near 30 by Sunday Morning Nov 8

Louisville, KY – Residents across central Kentucky and southern Indiana should prepare for widespread frost Friday night, November 6, followed by an increased threat of freezing temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning, with some communities potentially dropping to around 30 degrees.

Louisville, KY · 6d

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Eastern Kentucky Freeze Threat: Temperatures Near 24° Saturday

A cold front brings frost, freezing temperatures and patchy fog before a warmup next week.

Jackson, KY · 6d

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A Chilly November Weekend Ahead

Good Thursday, everyone. We have a much more calm day out there today but another front is ready to blast in on Friday. This will unleash a seasonably chilly first weekend of November across Kentucky and surrounding areas. The rains of Wednesday did not disappoint with many areas topping 2″...

Kentucky · 7d

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Kentucky Cold Weather: Louisville, KY Faces 2 Winter 2026/27 Dangers

Louisville, KY – As Kentucky prepares for the approaching winter season, residents across Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro and communities throughout the Bluegrass State are being reminded of two potentially life-threatening cold-weather conditions: frostbite and hypothermia.

Louisville, KY · 8d

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Slow-Moving Storm Line Brings 40 MPH Gusts and Ponding to Kentucky Including Paducah, Louisville, and Lexington Overnight Into Wednesday Morning

KENTUCKY — A line of storms is slowly progressing toward Kentucky Tuesday night, bringing rain, gusty winds, and brief ponding on roadways. There remains no real major severe weather threat with this system, though gusts up to 40 mph are possible at times. Rain is expected to arrive in western Kentucky before sunrise Wednesday, while central and eastern Kentucky will see it arrive after sunrise.

Kentucky · 8d

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Jackson, KY Weather Nov. 4: Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Expected

Jackson, KY – Residents across eastern Kentucky face a wet and potentially stormy Wednesday, Nov. 4, as a cold front moves through the region, bringing widespread rainfall, isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Jackson, KY · 8d

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Kentucky Weather Alert Nov 4: Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Arrive Wednesday

Jackson, KY – Residents across eastern Kentucky should prepare for a significant change in weather Wednesday, Nov. 4, as an approaching cold front brings widespread rainfall, isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds following an unusually mild Tuesday.

Kentucky · 9d

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A Potent Storm System Arrives Wednesday

Good Monday, everyone. The first week of November is off and running with departing showers making way for a much bigger system to arrive by the middle of the week. This system will bring widespread rain and thunderstorms across the state with a few chillier systems to follow. Showers today...

Lexington, KY · 10d

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Dry conditions deplete water levels in Sanford, residents asked to conserve

STANFORD, Ky. (FOX 56) — The City of Stanford is asking residents to conserve water as dry conditions and a lack of rainfall continue to affect the area. City officials announced Friday on social media that the community is experiencing extremely dry weather and below-normal rainfall. "We cannot stress...

Stanford, KY · 11d