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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
250 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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250 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Elevated fire danger is anticipated today generally across the Upper
Cumberland, Upper Kentucky, and Big Sandy river basins.

Thunderstorms are possible today and tonight. An isolated
thunderstorm or two this afternoon into early evening could produce
strong to damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are possible Saturday into Saturday night. There is a
chance that the stronger storms could produce strong to damaging
wind gusts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any instances of strong wind gusts
or wind damage that may occur this afternoon or evening.

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