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Franklin County weather alerts

1 active alert for Franklin County, Kentucky right now: a Special Weather Statement.

19 in the last 30 days 39 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Special Weather Statement Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Franklin County

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Special Weather Statement

Issued Wed, Oct 21, 3:19 PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY Until Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 AM EDT (in 4 hr)

Area: Orange; Washington; Scott; Jefferson; Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Grayson; Hardin; Bullitt; Jefferson; Oldham; Trimble; Henry; Shelby; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Spencer; And...

River valley fog is expected to form through the overnight lasting through Thursday morning. With clear skies and calm winds, valley fog will become dense in localized areas. Additional patchy fog may develop outside of these valleys as well. If traveling through river valleys and low-lying areas in the morning, increase the following distance and use low...

What it means: A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Franklin County

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Special Weather Statement Oct 20, 3:21 PM Oct 21, 5:00 AM Louisville KY
Special Weather Statement Oct 20, 5:07 AM Oct 20, 9:00 AM Louisville KY
Special Weather Statement Oct 19, 2:39 PM Oct 20, 5:00 AM Louisville KY
Frost Advisory Oct 18, 1:39 PM Oct 19, 9:00 AM Louisville KY
Frost Advisory Oct 18, 8:49 AM Oct 18, 9:00 AM Louisville KY
Frost Advisory Oct 18, 2:54 AM Oct 18, 9:00 AM Louisville KY
Frost Advisory Oct 17, 3:02 PM Oct 18, 9:00 AM Louisville KY
Frost Advisory Oct 17, 12:57 AM Oct 18, 9:00 AM Louisville KY
Special Weather Statement Oct 15, 10:30 AM Oct 15, 1:00 PM Louisville KY
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 15, 8:58 AM Oct 15, 9:00 AM Louisville KY
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 15, 7:40 AM Oct 15, 9:00 AM Louisville KY
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 15, 2:54 AM Oct 15, 8:00 AM Louisville KY
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 12, 9:09 AM Oct 12, 11:00 AM Louisville KY
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 12, 3:42 AM Oct 12, 11:00 AM Louisville KY
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 11, 10:59 PM Oct 12, 11:00 AM Louisville KY
Special Weather Statement Oct 11, 8:59 PM Oct 12, 5:00 AM Louisville KY
Special Weather Statement Oct 10, 11:00 AM Oct 10, 7:00 PM Louisville KY
Special Weather Statement Oct 10, 12:00 AM Oct 10, 11:00 AM Louisville KY

Pattern

What Franklin County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Franklin County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Special Weather Statement
16
Heat Advisory
7
Dense Fog Advisory
6
Frost Advisory
5
Flood Advisory
3
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
2

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.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

Frost Advisory

Frost is expected on the ground. Cover sensitive plants overnight.

Dense Fog Advisory

Visibility of a quarter mile or less is expected. Slow down and use low beams.

Heat Advisory

Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.

Flood Advisory

Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.

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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 Franklin 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.

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Yes. /weather-alerts/ky/franklin-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Franklin County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.

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