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Harlan County weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Harlan County, Kentucky right now. The most recent was a Special Weather Statement that ended Oct 21, 9:00 AM.
40 in the last 30 days 103 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Flash Flood Warning Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Harlan County
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Harlan County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 21, 12:55 AM | Oct 21, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 20, 3:15 AM | Oct 20, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 19, 9:08 PM | Oct 20, 6:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 19, 3:56 PM | Oct 19, 11:00 PM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 19, 2:53 PM | Oct 19, 11:00 PM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 19, 1:40 PM | Oct 19, 7:45 PM | Jackson KY |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 18, 8:47 PM | Oct 19, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 18, 2:07 PM | Oct 19, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Frost Advisory | Oct 18, 6:05 AM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 18, 1:40 AM | Oct 18, 9:30 AM | Jackson KY |
| Frost Advisory | Oct 17, 10:59 PM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Frost Advisory | Oct 17, 8:17 PM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Frost Advisory | Oct 17, 2:41 PM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Frost Advisory | Oct 17, 2:38 PM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Frost Advisory | Oct 17, 11:29 AM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Frost Advisory | Oct 17, 1:00 AM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 13, 2:00 AM | Oct 13, 10:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 11, 1:00 AM | Oct 11, 5:00 AM | — |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 10, 4:54 PM | Oct 11, 5:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 10, 6:15 AM | Oct 11, 5:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 9, 9:00 PM | Oct 11, 5:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 9, 12:53 PM | Oct 11, 5:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 5, 2:52 AM | Oct 5, 8:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 30, 2:10 AM | Sep 30, 9:15 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 29, 3:35 AM | Sep 29, 10:15 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 28, 4:50 AM | Sep 28, 9:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 27, 4:58 AM | Sep 27, 9:30 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 26, 6:52 AM | Sep 26, 9:30 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 26, 4:47 AM | Sep 26, 6:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 25, 3:15 AM | Sep 25, 9:30 AM | Jackson KY |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 24, 12:56 AM | Sep 24, 1:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 24, 12:56 AM | Sep 24, 1:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 24, 12:06 AM | Sep 24, 12:15 AM | Jackson KY |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 23, 11:10 PM | Sep 24, 1:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 23, 11:03 PM | Sep 24, 12:15 AM | Jackson KY |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 23, 10:53 PM | Sep 23, 11:15 PM | Jackson KY |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 23, 10:01 PM | Sep 24, 1:00 AM | Jackson KY |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 23, 9:53 PM | Sep 23, 11:15 PM | Jackson KY |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 23, 9:48 PM | Sep 23, 10:15 PM | Jackson KY |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 23, 9:48 PM | Sep 23, 11:15 PM | Jackson KY |
Pattern
What Harlan County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Harlan 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.
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.
Sub-freezing temperatures are imminent. Protect tender plants and outdoor plumbing.
Frost is expected on the ground. Cover sensitive plants overnight.
Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.
Flash flooding is occurring or imminent. Move to higher ground; never drive into water covering a road.
Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.
Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.
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.
Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.
Visibility of a quarter mile or less is expected. Slow down and use low beams.
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Questions
About Harlan County alerts
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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 Harlan 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/harlan-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Harlan County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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