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07/16/2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT MORGAN...WESTERN JOHNSON AND
NORTHERN MAGOFFIN COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 PM EDT...

At 937 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kernie, or near Salyersville, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Paintsville, West Liberty, Salyersville, Mason, Henry, Lewis, Zag, Moon, Oaklawn Estates, Florress, Lick Branch, Pekin, Falcon, Omer, Wonnie, Burning Fork, Kernie, Collista, West Van Lear, and Panama.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

07/04/2025

Whether you’re cranking tunes by the grill or watching fireworks light up the sky, we’ve got your All-American soundtrack covered! Celebrate freedom, family, and loud speakers with your favorite station. 🇺🇸

🧨 Stay safe, stay loud, and happy 4th of July!

06/30/2025

🎆 We’re all about the fun this 4th of July—BBQs, fireworks, and time with friends and family! But let’s not forget about our four-legged family members who might not love the booms as much as we do. 🐾

Loud noises. Big feelings.

While we’re enjoying the celebration, pets and farm animals can be easily frightened by the sounds of fireworks. Every year, shelters fill up with lost pets, and even horses or livestock can be injured trying to escape the noise.

Here’s how to keep the holiday safe for everyone:
✔️ Keep pets indoors with a comfy, quiet space
✔️ Use music or TV to help mask loud sounds
✔️ Secure fences, barns, and gates ahead of time
✔️ Make sure ID tags and microchips are up to date
✔️ Give your neighbors a heads-up if you’re lighting fireworks

🎇 Have a blast—but let’s keep it safe and thoughtful for our furry and four-hooved neighbors too. 💙

06/27/2025

The road closure is planned for Monday, June 30th.

Road Closure Planned for Monday, June 30 PIKEVILLE, Ky. (June 27, 2025) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 advises motorists in Johnson C ...

06/26/2025

The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

Southeastern Johnson County
Northern Floyd County

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 433 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cliff, or over Prestonsburg, and is nearly stationary.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near... Prestonsburg around 440 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

06/22/2025

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values are expected to peak around 105 each day.

* WHERE...Elliott, Johnson, Martin, Floyd, and Pike Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low are expected to be in the 70s which will lead to increasingly poorer relief at night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

06/14/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Closing Celebration is being moved to the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum! The band, food trucks and prize drawings will all continue as planned! Enjoy your day at Trail Day events, bring a change of shoes, get in from the rain, and enjoy wrapping up Trail Days 2025 with us!
ALL OTHER EVENTS ARE ON-SCHEDULE, BUT PLEASE BE WEATHER AWARE!
The Closing Celebration still kicks off at 5 PM.
*Please share -- we want all of our friends to know about the location change!*
See YOU at the CMH this evening! Have fun, everyone!

Johnson County Trail Towns Committee Johnson County Community & Economic Development Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Paintsville Tourism New Country 98.9 WSIP

06/13/2025

The work begins on Monday.

Road closed from 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., beginning Monday, June 16 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that contractor Nattco Inc. will b ...

06/09/2025

The National Weather Service has issued this special weather statement regarding strong thunderstorms in the area:
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...
NORTHWESTERN FLOYD AND CENTRAL MAGOFFIN COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM
EDT...

At 411 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mason, or over Salyersville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Paintsville, Salyersville, Mason, Brownlow, Bradley, Oaklawn Estates, East Point, Fitz, Oil Springs, Gifford, Falcon, Ivyton, Dobson, Burning Fork, Hargis, Cyrus, Collista, West Royalton Station, Mashfork, and Elsie.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 71 and 76.
Kentucky Highway 3 in Floyd County near mile marker 1.
U.S. Highway 23 in Floyd County near mile marker 21.
U.S. Highway 23 in Johnson County between mile markers 0 and 8.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.