First published 9/18/2026, 10:00:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:00:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Jackson KY (issued Sep 18 2026 17:25 EDT)

National Weather Service office in Jackson, Kentucky issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 17:25 EDT. The supplied source does not include details of the hazard, affected counties, or expected impacts.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements notify the public of potential hazardous weather or changing conditions that may affect safety, travel, and outdoor activities. Recipients should check the full NWS product for specifics and take appropriate precautions.

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Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

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