Prestonsburg Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Prestonsburg.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 8:51PM EST by NWS Jackson KY

HAZARDS...A snow squall accompanied by winds of 20 MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. These squalls may produce a quick half of an inch of snow they pass. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 851 PM EST, a snow squall was along a line extending from Krypton to Hazard to Gander to Daisy and moving southeast at 25 MPH. THIS SQUALL WILL BE NEAR... Hazard, Letcher, Vicco, Blackey, Arminta, Sassafras, Indian Bottom, Cordia, Carcassonne, and Defeated Creek around 855 PM EST. Flint, Oscaloosa, Van, Crown, Linefork, and Trailer around 900 PM EST. Whitesburg, Cumberland, Whitco, Kings Creek, Dongola, Marlowe, Ice, and Bellcraft around 905 PM EST. Partridge, Blair, Ermine, Kingdom Come S.P., Maggard, Day, Lewis Creek, and Colly around 910 PM EST. Lynch, Benham, Oven Fork, and Eolia around 915 PM EST. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 52 and 59. Kentucky Highway 80 in Perry County between mile markers 9 and 11. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this squall. Rapid changes in visibility and slick roads may lead to accidents. The snow will accumulate so rapidly that it will be extremely difficult for the road crews to keep the roads clear. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination or if possible delay travel until the squalls have passed.

Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 8:48PM EST by NWS Jackson KY

HAZARDS...A snow squall accompanied by winds of 20 MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. These squalls may produce a quick half of an inch of snow they pass. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 848 PM EST, a snow squall was along a line extending from near Decoy to near Raven to Topmost to Kite to Ehkhorn Mine to Farraday and moving southeast at 25 MPH. THIS SQUALL WILL BE NEAR... Jenkins, Wheelwright, Fleming-Neon, Pippa Passes, Potters Fork, Neon Junction, Buckingham, Hemphill, Thornton, and Whitaker around 855 PM EST. Dorton and Myra around 900 PM EST. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Kentucky Highway 80 in Knott County between mile markers 6 and 17. U.S. Highway 23 in Lethcher County between mile markers 1 and 7. U.S. Highway 23 in Pike County between mile markers 0 and 6. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this squall. Rapid changes in visibility and slick roads may lead to accidents. The snow will accumulate so rapidly that it will be extremely difficult for the road crews to keep the roads clear. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination or if possible delay travel until the squalls have passed.

Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 8:46PM EST by NWS Jackson KY

HAZARDS...A snow squall which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. These squalls may produce a quick half of an inch of snow they pass. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 845 PM EST, a snow squall was over Meally, or near Paintsville moving southeast at 20 MPH. THIS SQUALL WILL BE NEAR... Prestonsburg, Dicks Creek, Davella, Delong, Davisport, Corn Fork Hollow, Pleasant, Endicott, and Odds around 850 PM EST. Prince and McCombs around 855 PM EST. McClure, Moree, and Preece around 900 PM EST. Jarad, Gulnare, Heenan, and Threeforks around 905 PM EST. Laura around 910 PM EST. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Kentucky Highway 3 in Floyd County between mile markers 1 and 4. Kentucky Highway 3 in Johnson County Kentucky Highway 3 in Martin County between mile markers 1 and 7. U.S. Highway 23 in Floyd County between mile markers 20 and 21. U.S. Highway 23 in Johnson County between mile markers 0 and 13. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this squall. Rapid changes in visibility and slick roads may lead to accidents. The snow will accumulate so rapidly that it will be extremely difficult for the road crews to keep the roads clear. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination or if possible delay travel until the squalls have passed.

Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 8:12PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

Snow showers will gradually taper off to scattered flurries this evening. Although snowfall amounts will generally be an inch or less, the cold temperatures along with gusty northwest winds will allow the snow to stick on area roadways as it drifts. In addition, some pockets of black ice may occur. Motorists traveling this evening should be prepared to slow down as area roadways may be snow covered in spots along with the possibility for black ice to occur.

Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

Snow showers will gradually taper off to scattered flurries this evening. Although snowfall amounts will generally be an inch or less, the cold temperatures along with gusty northwest winds will allow the snow to stick on area roadways as it drifts. In addition, some pockets of black ice may occur. Motorists traveling this evening should be prepared to slow down as area roadways may be snow covered in spots along with the possibly for black ice to occur.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 6:35PM EST until January 20 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 3 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:45PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Jackson KY

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Much of eastern Kentucky. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:25PM EST until January 19 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Jackson KY

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions that are slushy or snow-covered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few snow squalls are possible. Any snow squall could produce wind gusts up to 30 mph and brief reductions in visibility to near zero.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:25PM EST until January 20 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Kentucky. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions that are slushy or snow-covered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few snow squalls are possible. Any snow squall could produce wind gusts up to 30 mph and brief reductions in visibility to near zero.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 3:25PM EST until January 20 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY

* WHAT...Times of heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult as untreated roads are likely to be snow covered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow squalls are possible. Any snow squall could produce wind gusts up to 30 mph and brief reductions in visibility to near zero.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:25PM EST until January 20 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions that are slushy or snow-covered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few snow squalls are possible. Any snow squall could produce wind gusts up to 30 mph and brief reductions in visibility to near zero.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:10PM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Louisville KY

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the single digits below zero expected. * WHERE...All of southern Indiana and central Kentucky. * WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:44PM CST until January 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:20PM EST until January 20 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up 1 inch. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As temperatures plummet tonight, ice melt agents will rapidly lose effectiveness. A flash freeze on roadways is possible heading into Monday morning.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:10PM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.