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Ballard County weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Ballard County, Kentucky right now. The most recent was an Extreme Heat Warning that ended Sep 5, 8:00 PM.
15 in the last 30 days 15 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Extreme Heat Warning Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Ballard County
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Ballard County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Heat Warning | Sep 5, 12:33 PM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Warning | Sep 5, 12:39 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Warning | Sep 4, 12:49 PM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Warning | Sep 4, 12:42 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Warning | Sep 3, 10:49 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Warning | Sep 3, 2:32 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Warning | Sep 2, 1:12 PM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Warning | Sep 2, 10:42 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Warning | Sep 2, 12:36 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Warning | Sep 1, 11:46 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 1, 12:42 AM | Cancelled Sep 1, 11:47 AM | Paducah KY |
| Heat Advisory | Aug 31, 11:19 AM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Heat Advisory | Aug 30, 10:48 PM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Watch | Aug 30, 7:52 PM | Cancelled Aug 30, 10:49 PM | Paducah KY |
| Extreme Heat Watch | Aug 30, 12:20 PM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Paducah KY |
Pattern
What Ballard County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Ballard County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Extremely dangerous heat. Avoid strenuous activity, stay in cool spaces and never leave people or pets in a vehicle.
Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.
Extremely dangerous heat is possible. Make plans to stay cool and hydrated.
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Alerts near Ballard County
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Questions
About Ballard County alerts
How do I get Ballard County weather alerts on my iPhone?
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Where do these alerts come from?
From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Ballard County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
Can I get this data as JSON?
Yes. /weather-alerts/ky/ballard-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Ballard County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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