Freezing rain could cause power outages, tree damage and travel difficulties, according to the National Weather Service. Travel during the storm has been discouraged and residents who have to travel should be prepare for icy conditions.
But how can residents stay up-to-date on storm developments through the week?
There are several social media accounts for Kentucky and Lexington residents to pay attention to throughout the winter weather. Some meteorologists and other weather experts also have online presences to keep an eye on in the coming days.
“It’s vital that people are aware of changing weather conditions, I mean that goes throughout the year,” said John Bobel, a spokesperson for Lexington Emergency Management. “For this type of storm and just the high degree of uncertainty that comes along with this weather system, it’s important that people at least access a weather forecast several times a day.”
Bobel suggests that people utilize cell phone apps like AccuWeather to get notifications and easily check for updates. He also suggested tuning into local TV forecasts.
“All the TV stations in Lexington have certified meteorologists,” he said. “The National Weather Service in Louisville, Paducah, Jackson, those people are at the top of their game.”
Social media accounts to follow amid Kentucky’s winter storm
Several Lexington agencies have Twitter and Facebook accounts to check during the storm.
The Lexington Police Department often shares road and safety updates during winter weather on Twitter and Facebook. The Lexington Traffic Management Center also shares traffic updates, including road closures and other information, on Twitter.
Lexington Emergency Management shares updates on winter weather via Facebook and Twitter. Emergency management officials also share information on how to prepare for winter storms like this one.
The city shares weather updates from its main pages on Twitter and Facebook.
The National Weather Service has three Kentucky offices: Jackson, Louisville and Paducah all provide regular weather updates on Twitter.
Several state troopers who work for Kentucky State Police also provide regular social media updates for traffic and safety purposes. Each trooper’s account information can be found on the state police website.
Chris Bailey, the chief meteorologist for Herald-Leader reporting partner WKYT, provides regular weather updates on Twitter and shares photos from other users to highlight conditions around the region.
Readers can also sign up for Herald-Leader updates via email and follow the Herald-Leader on Facebook and Twitter for the latest weather-related stories and reports. The Herald-Leader also has a mobile app for users to stay up-to-date on their phones.
Websites to save for Kentucky ice storm information
The National Weather Service’s offices in Jackson, Louisville and Paducah all share updates on their websites, including county-by-county weather maps and warnings, watches and advisories.
The city of Lexington also maintains a web page for winter storm updates. Lexington Emergency Management keeps updated storm information and preparation advice on its website too.
Bailey, WKYT’s chief meteorologist, keeps a weather blog with daily updates, sometimes posting multiple updates each day.
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