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Richmond, KY
9:28 pm, Oct 1, 2026
temperature icon 75°F
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Humidity: 59 %
Wind Gust: 0 mph
Clouds: 96%
Sunrise: 7:32 am
Sunset: 7:20 pm
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Category: Weather

Downed Power Lines in Madison County Preventing Crews from Treating Roads

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises the public of power line issues in Madison County. There are low and downed lines on Scaffold Cane Road/KY 1617. Motorists are encouraged to utilize the alternate route provided below in this advisory. Extreme caution should be exercised if travel through the roadway is a necessity. Warning signage is […]

Latest Update from Governor on Power outages, Road Conditions

Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews worked overnight and into this morning to maintain mobility along critical routes across the state following the third winter storm to strike the commonwealth in a week. More than half of customers impacted by power outages in Eastern Kentucky have had power restored. “State road crews […]

KYTC Working Overnight as Snow Predicted to Change to Freezing Rain

KYTC District 7 forces are prepared for the predicted winter weather. At this time snow fall is already present in some of the D7 counties. The forecast shows snow changing into a freezing drizzle and rain near midnight. Crews spent the day performing maintenance on equipment, and making preparations for this next storm event. In […]

Madison County Power Outage Updates

Area electric companies and linemen are going overtime to restore power in our region. Crews worked through the night to restore many areas. Sadly, as more trees and limbs continue to give way under the ice stress, some areas have lost power repeatedly. As of this hour, here’s the situation.KU reports 200 without power on […]

Statements from Jackson and RECC regarding power outages, latest numbers

Over 20,000 Recc customers are without power in our immediate viewing area. Official Company statement: Around 1000 locations in Estill County are impacted with outages this morning. Nearly 6000 out in Jackson County. Over 8000 out in Laurel County, Over 1600 in Lee County, 80 in Madison County, 4700 in Rockcastle CountyCrews continue to work […]

Thursday Closures and Cancellations

Madison County Health Department: Closed, Vaccinations will be rescheduled Eastern Kentucky University  – Virtual Learning Through FridayKids Kingdom Daycare-Richmond     Closed ThursdayThe Growing Place-Richmond     Closed ThursdayKids First – Richmond     Delayed 2 hours ThursdayBlue Grass Army Depot Closed ThursdayKentucky Bank       All Locations One Hour DelayCity of Berea     Closed ThursdayCity of Richmond    Closed ThursdayEstill […]

Winter Weather Forecast With Viewer Sent Images of Recent Ice Storm 2-11-21

Highs today have been hanging out in the upper 20’s with lows tonight dropping into the low 20’s. Tomorrow we will warm up to right around freezing and we could see some partly sunny skies out there. Colder air will move in just in time for the weekend with highs staying in the upper 20’s […]

Governor Beshear Declares State of Emergency in Response to Ice Storms

This morning, Governor Andy Beshear signed a declaration of a state of emergency in response to the heavy ice and snow storms seen by much of Central and Northern Kentucky. As a result of the declaration, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and the Department of Military Affairs are authorized to execute the Kentucky emergency operations […]

Full Details on the Ice Storm Warning and Winter Storm Watch 02-10-21

Here in the WBON area, we will start seeing this system move into the area late this evening, right after sunset and continuing through Thursday night. evening commutes today will be ok, you just want to make sure you get straight home and don’t make any unnecessary stops. Ice will start accumulating tonight and continue […]

Latest Update on Winter Storm System from Governor and Officials

Governor Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on a hazardous winter storm system that will impact communities across the state starting today. The Governor was joined by Transportation Secretary and Vaccine Distribution Project Director Jim Gray and Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) Director Michael Dossett, who are leading efforts to keep Kentucky families safe and vaccine […]

Full Details on the Ice Storm Warning and Winter Storm Watch

As far as here in Central Kentucky, we will start seeing this system move into the area late tomorrow morning or early tomorrow afternoon. Morning commutes for Wednesday should be fine, but by the time that evening commute starts we could be seeing some dangerous conditions. Ice will continue to accumulate starting tomorrow and lasting […]

Roads continue to be treated as snow persists across Central/Eastern KY

KTYC District 7 forces reported at 12 a.m. to clear, and treat routes as necessary. Crews and contractors worked overnight, and continue to patrol roadways as necessary. The forecast shows snow showers continuing today and through the evening hours. The traveling public should be aware of possible icy areas as temperatures decline. Black ice can […]

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