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Location: McDowell, KY
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Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 8:51 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13 below possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 8:42 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations between 0.2 and 0.6 tenths of an
inch.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the snow
and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.

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