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Kentucky Weather Alert Nov 4: Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Arrive Wednesday
Jackson, KY – Residents across eastern Kentucky should prepare for a significant change in weather Wednesday, Nov. 4, as an approaching cold front brings widespread rainfall, isolated thunderstorms an
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-11-03T10:41:11.313Z
Jackson, KY – Residents across eastern Kentucky should prepare for a significant change in weather Wednesday, Nov. 4, as an approaching cold front brings widespread rainfall, isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds following an unusually mild Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, temperatures will reach the middle to upper 70s Tuesday before winds strengthen overnight and rain spreads across the region Wednesday into Wednesday night.
Widespread Rain Could Bring Locally Heavy Downpours Forecasters expect widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms Wednesday, with locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds identified as the primary impacts.
The probability of receiving at least half an inch of rainfall through Wednesday night varies considerably across eastern Kentucky.
Lexington and Somerset have approximately a 92% probability, while Richmond and Cynthiana are near 91%. Morehead stands at 87%, Jackson at 70%, Hazard at 57% and Pikeville at approximately 33%.
These percentages represent the likelihood of reaching a half inch rainfall total, not the overall chance of rain.
Winds are expected to increase Tuesday night through Wednesday, with gusts generally reaching 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger gusts are possible near the Kentucky Virginia border.
Motorists should anticipate wet roads, reduced visibility during heavier showers and occasional gusty conditions.
Cooler Temperatures Follow Wednesday's Storms Wednesday's high temperatures will range from 68 to 75 degrees, with overnight lows between 51 and 61 degrees.
Rain chances decrease Thursday to approximately 20% to 30%, with highs between 67 and 74 degrees.
By Friday, highs fall into the 60s and lower 70s before dropping further Saturday to 57 to 64 degrees.
Saturday morning lows could reach the lower to middle 30s in colder locations.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the approaching system develops, particularly where heavier rainfall and stronger wind gusts are possible.