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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

 FRANKLIN  COUNTY

 

Franklin County is covered by 3 Weather Radio Stations:

Frankfort (For all of Franklin County)

  • Frequency: 162.500 MHz
  • Channel: 5
  • FIPS: 021073

Owenton (For North and Central Franklin County)

  • Frequency: 162.450 MHz
  • Channel: 3
  • FIPS: 021073

Lexington (For far South Franklin County)

  • Frequency: 162.400 MHz
  • Channel: 1
  • FIPS: 021073


Warnings and forecasts for Franklin County are issued by our office and broadcast on each of these transmitters.

The strength and quality of the broadcast from each transmitter will depend on your distance from the transmitter, terrain, and other local effects. Tune your radio to the broadcast that comes in most clearly and reliably at your location and provides the most representative weather information.




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