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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
149 PM EST Fri Feb 21 2025

KYZ110-113-115-117>120-220300-
/O.NEW.KJKL.CW.Y.0006.250222T0300Z-250222T1500Z/
Floyd-Knott-Perry-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Inez, Pikeville, Jenkins, Whitesburg,
South Williamson, Wheelwright, Pippa Passes, Hazard,
Prestonsburg, Coal Run, Hindman, Hyden, and Elkhorn City
149 PM EST Fri Feb 21 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 4 to 10 above zero
expected.

* WHERE...Martin, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry, and Pike
Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Those without a reliable heat source following recent flooding are
encouraged to find a safe, warm place for tonight.

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GEERTSON