Martin County Emergency Management

03/28/2026

03/23/2026

Good evening folks,
Martin County Emergency Management is monitoring a storm system that could enter our area approximately 2AM tonight(3/22/26), quickly moving through the area. Major concerns with this storm are hail and the potential for damaging wind gusts. Everyone stay safe and weather aware!

03/17/2026

‼️Use Caution This Morning‼️

If you are traveling this morning, please allow extra time to reach your destination. Some roadways and bridges may be slick due to overnight and current conditions. Slow down, increase your following distance, and be alert for changing road conditions.

Use extreme caution, especially in shaded areas, on secondary roads, and on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses.

If you do not have to travel, consider delaying your trip until conditions improve. Stay safe and be prepared.

03/16/2026

‼️Depending on what weather forecast you monitor, the storms are expected to start in our area from 2AM to 5AM and last through 7AM to 8AM. These times are approximate.
Be mindful of the weather warnings your weather outlet publishes. The rains are predicted to change to snow showers but no measurable accumulation is expected.
Be sure to charge your phones and have an alternate power and/ or heat source if the need arises.
Stay alert and weather aware‼️
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03/15/2026

Please be aware of overnight storms, now is the time to prepare.

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03/15/2026

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03/15/2026

🚩🚩🚩Today is a Red Flag Day for wind, fire departments and KYDOF are working throughout the county on brush fires. There is to be no burning until after 6PM if the weather permits. We would advise no burning at all while still under a Red Flag Warning.🚩🚩🚩

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03/15/2026

03/11/2026

‼️The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Martin County in northeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Johnson County in northeastern Kentucky... Northern Knott County in southeastern Kentucky... Floyd County in southeastern Kentucky... East central Breathitt County in southeastern Kentucky... Northwestern Pike County in southeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Magoffin County in southeastern Kentucky...

Until 800 PM EDT‼️