Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >
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First Snowfall Climatology for Eastern Kentucky Using history as a guide, we can get an idea of the first snowfall climatology for eastern Kentucky, and it's no surprise that elevation is a key factor in determining when you can expect that first measurable snow to occur. |
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East Kentucky Severe Weather Threat Climatology When it comes to severe weather preparedness, it is important to know what threats you may face in your community. A look at the past many times can prepare you for what may come in the future. The following resources can be used to identify the severe weather threats your community has faced in the past, and may face again in the future. |
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Kentucky Flood Death History and Statistics Even though Kentucky accounts for only a little over 1% of the U.S. population, between 1996 and 2019, flood deaths in the state accounted for over 4% of the total flood deaths that occurred in the United States. |
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The Hazards of Light Wintry Precipitation While the major winter storms get all the publicity, very light wintry precipitation can be enough to wreak havac for travelers. In fact, less than 1/100th of an inch of freezing rain can be enough to bring traffic to a standstill and cause series traffic accidents. |
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The Three Tiered Approach to Keeping You Informed of Severe Weather The National Weather Service utilizes a three-tiered approach to alerting citizens to the potential for severe thunderstorms and/or tornadoes. The three tiers are OUTLOOK, WATCH and WARNING. |
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How to Measure Snowfall Accurately Measuring snowfall accurately and precisely is important but surprisingly hard sometimes. This article will detail how to properly measure snowfall and then how to get these measurements to the forecasters at NWS Jackson. |
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