Louisville, Kentucky
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Mason; Lewis; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Ross; Hocking; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto |
| Effective: | 2026-04-10 @ 10:10 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-10 @ 10:10 am -> 2026-04-10 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-04-10 @ 10:10 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 11:10AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
The combination of dry and breezy conditions will create elevated fire danger across parts of northern Kentucky, south-central and southern Ohio this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 30 to 40 percent with wind gusts from the southwest between 15 and 20 mph. Please adhere to any local burn laws that may be in effect for your area. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Fleming; Montgomery; Bath; Rowan; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie; Letcher; Martin; Pike |
| Effective: | 2026-04-10 @ 10:07 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-10 @ 10:07 am -> 2026-04-10 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Jackson KY on 2026-04-10 @ 10:07 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 11:07AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY |
| Description: |
Low to very low humidities, very dry fuels, and breezy conditions will combine to result in Elevated Fire Danger through this evening. Winds will subside and humidities will gradually recover after sunset. Remember that Kentucky regulations make it illegal to burn between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM within 150 feet of a woodland or brushland during the Spring Forest Fire Season that runs until April 30th. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence |
| Effective: | 2026-04-10 @ 9:59 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-10 @ 9:59 am -> 2026-04-10 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-04-10 @ 9:59 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 10:59AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
There is increased risk for fire weather across northeastern Kentucky this afternoon and evening. Relative humidity values will be as low as 15 to 25 percent and wind gusts will be between 20 and 30 mph. This combination of dry RH values and breezy winds will make ease of wildfire start and spread today. Please be mindful of any open burning, machinery that may throw sparks, and properly dispose of cigarettes. These factors can all lead to ignition and spread of wildfires. Please adhere to any local burn laws that may be in effect for your area. |