Red Flag Warning Issued for Eastern Kentucky Due to High Winds and Low Humidity
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of Eastern Kentucky through Friday evening, citing dangerous fire conditions including wind gusts up to 50 mph.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Kentucky
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson KY
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Kentucky.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning for Eastern Kentucky. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either currently occurring or are imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad region including the following fire weather zones and counties: Fleming, Montgomery, Bath, Rowan, Estill, Powell, Menifee, Rockcastle, Jackson, Pulaski, Laurel, Wayne, McCreary, Whitley, Knox, Bell, Harlan, Elliott, Morgan, Johnson, Wolfe, Magoffin, Floyd, Lee, Breathitt, Knott, Owsley, Perry, Clay, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, and Pike.
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is not recommended under these conditions. Residents should be aware that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning signifies that extreme fire behavior is possible, and individuals should prepare accordingly.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Southwest winds between 10 and 25 mph are expected, with gusts ranging from 35 to 50 mph. The strongest winds are forecast to occur north of the Mountain Parkway.
- Humidity: Relative humidity values are expected to bottom out in the 20 to 30 percent range for most locations.
- Impacts: The combination of high winds and low humidity creates an environment where fires can spread quickly and become difficult to control.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 PM EDT this evening, March 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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