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Jackson, Kentucky – A wet and stormy stretch begins Monday in eastern Kentucky, with more rain expected midweek as unsettled spring weather lingers into Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with a chance of additional storms into Monday night. Rainfall totals could reach a quarter inch, with heavier amounts possible in thunderstorms. Patchy fog will develop early Monday morning before the storms arrive, reducing visibility along KY-15 and local mountain routes.
Conditions briefly calm Tuesday, but another round of scattered showers could develop by Wednesday night. The midweek system brings a 20% to 30% chance of rain Wednesday through Thursday night. No severe weather is expected, but localized downpours and slick roads are possible, especially during commutes.
Midweek Weather Breakdown for Jackson:
- Tuesday: Slight chance of early showers, then dry, high near 69°F
- Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high of 74°F, slight chance of evening rain
- Thursday: More clouds, 30% chance of showers after 2 p.m., high 73°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 74°F
- Saturday: Sunny and dry, high near 74°F
