Extremely Critical Fire Weather in New Mexico; Enhanced Severe Thunderstorm Risk in Central U.S.

High winds and very dry conditions will bring extremely critical fire weather over a large part of New Mexico today. Red Flag and High Wind Warnings have been issued. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms may produce large to very large hail and localized damaging winds late this afternoon into evening from the eastern Central Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

March 1-7, 2025 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky

Severe weather can occur anytime of the year, and can bring many different hazards and impacts to the region. Severe Weather Awareness week is your reminder that you need to be Weather Ready for all types of hazards, such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, large hail, lightning, heavy rain, flooding, and high winds. NWS Jackson will also feature a day dedicated to Beach Safety (Thursday), because many people from our state travel for Spring Break and Summer Vacation to the beach, and may not be as prepared for severe weather or beach hazards as the locals are. All week long, the National Weather Service office in Jackson, KY will be sharing information on how to prepare for severe weather, which will be viewable on our social media platforms (Facebook and X). Please Share/Retweet to share this knowledge with others.

Kentucky Statewide Tornado Drill Info

For more information on the tornado drill, including frequently asked questions, please click here.

PLEASE NOTE: The original date for this tornado drill was Wednesday, March 7th. However, due to the potential for inclement weather, the date has been moved to Friday March 7th, still at 10:07am EST.

Know Before You Go!

Don't let impactful weather sneak up on you. Check the latest NWS forecast for your zip code at weather.gov before you head out the door each day. Get the information you need, either in the detailed forecast that outlines the next several days, or in the hour-by-hour forecast if you need finer detailed weather information. Also make sure you have MULTIPLE ways to receive warnings when impactful weather is expected!

Spring Safety Website

Visit the NWS Spring Safety website for more preparedness tips, social media posts, and educational resources!

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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in New Mexico; Enhanced Severe Thunderstorm Risk in Central U.S.

March 1-7, 2025 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky!