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Eastern Kentucky Weather Alert: 16 Counties Face Saturday Frost
Jackson, KY – A frost advisory is expanding across eastern Kentucky tonight as temperatures are expected to drop to near freezing by early Saturday morning. Sixteen counties are now included in the ad
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-11-06T19:26:32.314Z
Jackson, KY – A frost advisory is expanding across eastern Kentucky tonight as temperatures are expected to drop to near freezing by early Saturday morning. Sixteen counties are now included in the advisory, with some locations potentially reaching 32 degrees before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, the frost advisory will be in effect from midnight Friday night until 9 a.m. EST Saturday, Nov. 7. Clearing skies and decreasing winds are expected to allow temperatures to fall between 32 and 37 degrees across most affected locations.
Five Additional Counties Added to Advisory The National Weather Service has expanded the advisory to include Elliott, Morgan, Wolfe, Lee and Owsley counties.
Communities newly included are Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Campton, Beattyville and Booneville.
The advisory also remains in effect for 11 previously included counties: Fleming, Montgomery, Bath, Rowan, Estill, Powell, Menifee, Rockcastle, Jackson, Pulaski and Laurel.
Affected communities include London, Somerset, Morehead, Mount Sterling, Irvine, Stanton, Flemingsburg, Frenchburg and Mount Vernon.
Near Freezing Temperatures Threaten Outdoor Plants Forecasters expect clearing skies and lighter winds overnight, creating favorable conditions for frost development.
Temperatures could reach the freezing mark in some areas by dawn Saturday.
The National Weather Service warns that frost could damage sensitive outdoor vegetation, with some plants potentially killed if left unprotected.
Residents should move vulnerable potted plants indoors or cover sensitive outdoor vegetation before midnight.
Gardeners and homeowners are encouraged to take protective measures Friday evening rather than waiting until temperatures reach their overnight lows.
The advisory is scheduled to expire at 9 a.m. EST Saturday.
Residents throughout eastern Kentucky should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts for changes in temperatures or advisory coverage