Jackson, KY – Drivers in eastern Kentucky should be prepared for reduced visibility early Saturday as dense valley fog settles across the region, creating hazardous travel conditions before sunrise. Visibilities may drop below a quarter-mile in many low-lying areas, especially near rivers and valleys.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, fog will continue to develop through early morning hours due to clear skies, calm winds, and lingering surface moisture. Counties including Pulaski, Laurel, Floyd, Harlan, and Letcher are under a special weather statement. Motorists are urged to slow down and use low-beam headlights until the fog lifts later this morning.
Thunderstorms are also in the forecast through next week, with a 60% chance of storms on Sunday, especially after 3 p.m. Southeast Kentucky—including Pikeville, Hazard, and Whitley City—may see brief downpours and localized lightning. Rain chances continue daily into Friday, primarily in the afternoon and evening hours, though coverage will vary.
No severe weather is expected, but spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
Five Day Forecast for Jackson, KY:
- Saturday: Partly sunny, chance of storms after 5 p.m., high of 79°F
- Sunday: Showers and storms likely in afternoon, high near 78°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny early, storms possible late, high near 82°F
- Tuesday: Scattered storms, especially after 2 p.m., high of 82°F
- Wednesday: Showers and storms likely by evening, high near 81°F
