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Frost Advisory: Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 1:00AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

October 17, 2026 · From the public record · Posted to Somerset Now Oct 17, 4:09 PM
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Expired. This alert ended Oct 18, 9:00 AM Eastern and no longer applies.

Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 1:00AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 degrees will result in widespread frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Instructions: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Onset: 2026-10-18T01:00:00-04:00

Ends: 2026-10-18T09:00:00-04:00

Areas: 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; Pike

Source: Frost Advisory: Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 1:00AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
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