Jackson, Ky – Drivers across eastern Kentucky should prepare for patchy fog Thursday morning that could slow commutes along Highway 15 before sunshine clears skies. Visibility could drop quickly before 9 a.m., making travel hazardous for early morning workers and school buses.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, Thursday will bring sunshine with highs near 79 once fog lifts. Calm winds will help conditions remain steady, but fog remains a risk again early Friday and Saturday morning, especially in valleys and low-lying areas.
Daytime temperatures will gradually warm heading into Labor Day weekend, reaching 81 by Friday and staying near 80 into Monday. While the weekend looks mostly dry and sunny, a chance of showers and thunderstorms develops late Monday into Tuesday, potentially affecting holiday travel and outdoor plans.
Local officials urge drivers to use low beams in fog, slow down, and allow extra travel time, especially during morning hours. Parents should expect possible school bus delays in rural areas.
The pattern offers a mostly pleasant holiday stretch, but early morning fog remains the biggest short-term safety concern. By next week, scattered storms may disrupt outdoor gatherings and road travel, particularly late Monday.
Five Day Forecast for Jackson, Kentucky
- Thursday: Patchy fog before 7 a.m., then sunny. High near 79.
- Friday: Areas of fog before 9 a.m., then sunny. High near 81.
- Saturday: Morning fog, then mostly sunny. High near 78.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 79.
- Labor Day Monday: 20% chance of showers or thunderstorms. Patchy morning fog, then sunny. High near 80.
