Lawrence County KY Emergency Management

05/14/2026

Keep the jackets handy for now! Cooler air has settled in today, with highs staying in the 60s for the lowlands and the 40s/50s for the mountains amidst breezy conditions. A sharp warming trend commences Friday and continues through the weekend. As heat builds Saturday, the potential for thunderstorms returns with at least some potential for strong to severe storms across the Middle Ohio Valley. Stay tuned for updates!

05/13/2026

Showers and isolated thunderstorms will overspread the region this morning, exiting early this afternoon. These early storms are not expected to be strong.
A broken line of additional thunderstorms is expected to develop in the wake of the morning activity near the Ohio River around 3 PM, moving southeast and exiting the forecast area by 7 PM. Although earlier activity will limit instability, a few of these afternoon storms may contain strong to damaging wind gusts capable of producing isolated tree damage.
📱 Remain weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings this afternoon and evening. ⚡ Remember: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

05/12/2026

After a chilly start this morning, mild and dry weather is expected through the day today. An approaching system will bring two rounds of precipitation to the region on Wednesday. The first, mainly showers will occur Wednesday morning with a second round of thunderstorms along a cold front during the afternoon and evening. Some storms may become strong to severe with damaging winds as the primary threat.

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

🚨🚨If you’re traveling 52 South this morning near the Fort Gay intersection expect delays.

05/10/2026

Stray showers and thunderstorms this evening will gradually fade overnight. The beginning of the work week looks dry with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Monday night will be chilly, and freeze watches are posted for the higher elevations of Pocahontas and Randolph counties.

05/09/2026

UPDATE: Bridge is OPEN and traffic is flowing normal. Thank you for your patience and cooperation..

Cherryville Fire Dept responding to 645 bridge reference to a possible crack, structural damage near the 581 intersection.. Traffic will be shut down until further notice…

05/08/2026

A typical spring pattern remains in place. After turning warmer this weekend, it will turn cooler again to start the next work week. Most of the weekend will be dry, although showers are possible to start the weekend over the middle Ohio Valley and northern WV tonight into Saturday morning, and then showers and thunderstorms are possible to end the weekend Sunday afternoon and night. The rain will move out of the area first thing Monday morning, allowing dry weather to take hold during the early part of the next work week. Frost is possible again early Tuesday morning.

05/07/2026

Drier conditions are expected for the majority of the area today, then tonight will be chilly with patchy frost possible in the mountains. After a quiet and dry Friday, a couple of disturbances bring chances of showers and storms back to the area this weekend.

05/06/2026

UPDATE: Thursday 5/7/26 4pm. Mr Perkins was located safe and Golden Alert had been cancelled.