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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 5:49 PM May. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...Gusty winds this afternoon... West to southwest winds will gust as high as 35 mph the remainder of this afternoon, with localized gusts to 40 mph possible in more exposed locations such as ridgetops. This may be strong enough to cause difficulties with some outdoor travel, especially where cross winds occur. Winds will gradually diminish with the loss of daytime heating and mixing late this afternoon into the evening.
Flood Warning
Issued: 5:42 PM May. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding of larger creeks and streams is expected across low lying areas. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in northeast Kentucky, Martin. In southeast Kentucky, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Perry and Pike. * WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of larger creeks, streams, especially in low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 141 PM EDT, Flooding was ongoing in the warned area, as 2 to 4 inches of rainfall had occurred in the past 24 to 36 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pikeville, Hazard, Prestonsburg, Jackson, Whitesburg, Hindman, Hyden, Letcher, Estill, Bath, Jenkins, Coal Run Village, Elkhorn City, Wheelwright, Fleming-Neon, Martin, Pippa Passes, Forest Hills, Wayland and Vicco. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 5:41 PM May. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding of larger creeks and streams is expected across low lying areas. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Estill. In south central Kentucky, Laurel, Pulaski and Rockcastle. In southeast Kentucky, Clay, Jackson, Lee and Owsley. * WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of larger creeks, streams, especially in low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 139 PM EDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area, as 2 to 4 inches of rainfall had occurred in the past 24 to 36 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Somerset, London, Irvine, Mount Vernon, Beattyville, Manchester, McKee, Booneville, Boone, Fincastle, Science Hill, Ravenna, Middlefork, Carico, Ardery, Parrot, Eberle, Cruise, Dango and Templer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:10 PM May. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by excessive rainfall continue. * WHERE...South Fork Kentucky River at Oneida. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 27.5 feet, Water covers Route 66 at the end of Mulberry Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.6 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. &&
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