Jackson, Kentucky – Sensitive plants and early crops could be at risk across eastern Kentucky as patchy frost is expected to develop late tonight into early Monday morning, especially in rural valleys and low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, calm winds and clear skies will allow temperatures to fall quickly overnight, with readings in sheltered areas dipping into the upper 30s and some cold spots nearing 35 degrees. Locations such as Booneville, Irvine, and Stanton are most vulnerable, while ridgelines and urban centers like Jackson and Hazard should remain frost-free.
Residents in Montgomery, Breathitt, and Knott counties are urged to protect sensitive vegetation by covering plants or bringing them indoors. Those living near larger bodies of water may see slightly warmer conditions, reducing the frost threat locally.
The frost risk is expected to end after sunrise Monday as temperatures rebound into the 80s. However, the National Weather Service also warns that isolated thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon southwest of US-421, with a higher chance of widespread storms returning Tuesday through Friday.
Weather alerts remain in effect through early Monday, with additional advisories likely as thunderstorms develop later in the week.
