Fogertown Fire & Rescue

10/14/2026

10/10/2026

Per NWS in Jackson, Ky…

Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-
Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Elliott-Morgan-
Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-
Clay-Leslie-Martin-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville,
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna,
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee,
Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns,
Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Sandy Hook,
West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg,
Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes,
Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, and Inez
620 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026
..Gusty Winds Expected Today with the Remnants of Hurricane
Isaias...

A period of strong wind gusts is expected on today as the
remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into eastern Kentucky.
Southeasterly winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph are
expected. Isolated gusts up to around 40 mph are possible in
exposed areas near Lake Cumberland. The strongest winds are
expected from late morning through the afternoon and should
coincide with the arrival of the leading bands of rain. Once
rainfall becomes steady, winds will lighten. The gusty winds could
blow around unsecured outdoor objects and decor.

10/01/2026

Friendly reminder of the KY burning regulations starting today!!

This adds onto the already existing regulations, it is unlawful to burn anything other than natural products, i.e. grass, wood from trees, and other natural shrubbery. It is unlawful to burn trash, household items, and green treated lumber. This is set forth by the EPA.

08/17/2026

Per NWS in Jackson, Ky…

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
920 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Laurel County in south central Kentucky...
Owsley County in southeastern Kentucky...
Southeastern Estill County in east central Kentucky...
Jackson County in southeastern Kentucky...
Eastern Rockcastle County in south central Kentucky...
West central Breathitt County in southeastern Kentucky...
Southern Lee County in southeastern Kentucky...
Northwestern Clay County in southeastern Kentucky...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 920 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Whynot to Withers, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Beattyville around 925 PM EDT.
Booneville around 930 PM EDT.
Athol around 935 PM EDT.
Sextons Creek around 940 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Taff and Grace.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

08/13/2026

Per NWS in Jackson, Ky…

Jackson KY-Clay KY-Knox KY-Laurel KY-
830 PM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LAUREL...NORTH
CENTRAL KNOX...SOUTH CENTRAL JACKSON AND NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTIES
THROUGH 900 PM EDT...

At 830 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mcwhorter, or 8 miles northeast of London, moving southeast at 35
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...
London, Manchester, Grace, Lake, Cane Creek, Treadway, Fogertown,
Goose Rock, Cranes Nest, Bush, Settle Store, Shepherdtown, Jonsee,
Herron, Ho**er, Byron, Park Valley, Cottongin, Moores Creek, and
Royrader.

THIS INCLUDES Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 2 and 29.

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.

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
628 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Laurel County in south central Kentucky...
West central Owsley County in southeastern Kentucky...
Southwestern Estill County in east central Kentucky...
Northeastern Pulaski County in south central Kentucky...
Jackson County in southeastern Kentucky...
Rockcastle County in south central Kentucky...
Northwestern Clay County in southeastern Kentucky...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 628 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Doe Creek to Climax to near Gum Sulphur, moving east
at 30 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Boone, Larue, London, Irvine, Mount Vernon, Brodhead, McKee,
Ravenna, Livingston, Donaro, Bummer, Robinet, Gum Sulphur, Shop
Branch, Fogertown, Tyner, Privett, Horse Lick, Spiro, and Climax.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

08/05/2026

Per NWS in Jackson, Ky…

Jackson KY-Clay KY-Owsley KY-Rockcastle KY-Laurel KY-
556 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LAUREL...WEST
CENTRAL OWSLEY...JACKSON...SOUTHEASTERN ROCKCASTLE AND NORTHWESTERN
CLAY COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jep Hill, or 9 miles east of Mount Vernon, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
McKee, Carico, Donaro, Bummer, Robinet, Zekes Point, Maulden, Shop
Branch, Fogertown, Mummie, Tyner, Privett, Bradshaw, Horse Lick,
Hurley, Settle Store, Mershons, Shepherdtown, Hazel Patch, and Camp
Wildcat.

THIS INCLUDES Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile
markers 52 and 53.

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.

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.

07/28/2026

🚨 Per NWS in Jackson KY… 🚨

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
1100 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Laurel County in south central Kentucky...
West central Owsley County in southeastern Kentucky...
West central Leslie County in southeastern Kentucky...
Jackson County in southeastern Kentucky...
Eastern Rockcastle County in south central Kentucky...
Clay County in southeastern Kentucky...

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 1059 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ardery, or 8
miles southwest of McKee, moving southeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Deese around 1105 PM EDT.
Royrader around 1110 PM EDT.
Fogertown around 1115 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include
Ho**er and Herron.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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