Jackson, Ky. – Drivers across eastern Kentucky will face another round of weather hazards this weekend as storms and fog blanket the region. Dense fog reduced visibility early Saturday, and another round is likely before sunrise Sunday, complicating morning travel on routes such as KY-15 and U.S. 23.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, thunderstorms will increase in coverage Sunday afternoon and evening. Storms may bring heavy downpours and gusty winds, creating slick spots on highways and slowing traffic through Breathitt, Laurel, and Pulaski counties. Commuters are urged to allow extra travel time, especially on winding mountain roads where visibility drops quickly.
The unsettled pattern continues into early next week. Patchy fog will linger each morning through Wednesday, while afternoon skies gradually clear. Monday looks mostly sunny, but temperatures will hold in the upper 70s, below seasonal averages. Travelers should remain alert for rapidly changing conditions, especially in low-lying valleys where fog settles thickest.
Residents are encouraged to keep phones charged in case of power outages and avoid unnecessary evening driving during the strongest storm activity. Local emergency management officials stress that water can pool quickly on rural roadways during heavier bursts of rain.
The storm threat eases after Monday, with dry and sunny weather expected through midweek. Still, officials remind residents that new advisories could be issued if storms redevelop in the region.
Five Day Forecast for Jackson, Kentucky:
- Sunday: Fog early, then scattered thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 84.
- Monday: Patchy morning fog, then mostly sunny. High near 77.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, morning fog possible. High near 75.
- Wednesday: Morning fog, then sunny. High near 75.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm. High near 78.
