Special Weather Statement
Harlan and Letcher counties, KY · until Sat 7:00 AM EST
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Multiple rounds of showers, mostly rain in the valleys and snow at higher elevations, are expected on Friday and Friday night. Temperatures should be cold enough for minor snow accumulations at elevations of 2,500 feet, mainly a dusting to half inch on grassy and elevated surfaces. However, localized 1 to 2 inch snow accumulations are possible over the highest portions of Big Black Mountain. The snowfall combined with air temperatures falling deep in the 20s could yield a few slippery spots over the highest portions of Highway 160 near the Kentucky-Virginia state line, especially on Friday night.
What to do during a Special Weather Statement
- 1Read the statementIt says what to expect and where.
- 2Keep alerts onA watch or warning may follow if conditions get worse.
Watch vs. Warning
Special Weather Statement questions
Is a Special Weather Statement a warning?
No. It is a notice about weather that is below warning level but still worth knowing about.