Jackson, KY – Early morning commuters across eastern Kentucky should brace for dense fog reducing visibility below a quarter mile in some areas, with afternoon thunderstorms set to follow today and Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, patchy fog may linger through 10 a.m. Wednesday, especially in valleys and low-lying regions. A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms develops after 3 p.m., continuing into the evening with pockets of heavy rainfall possible. The storm threat returns Thursday after 4 p.m., marking the start of a multi-day unsettled pattern.
Counties at risk include Pike, Floyd, Breathitt, Laurel, Perry, Rowan, and Estill, with some rural roads seeing poor drainage and slick pavement during heavier downpours. Residents should avoid low-lying routes and allow extra time for travel during foggy hours.
Though severe weather isn’t expected at this time, isolated cells may produce brief gusty winds and localized flooding. Spotter activation is not anticipated.
Conditions remain humid and warm, with daily highs in the upper 80s and little wind to push storms along. Rain chances persist through Tuesday, making outdoor plans subject to pop-up interruptions.
More advisories could follow as the week unfolds.
Five-Day Forecast for Jackson, KY:
- Wednesday: Fog early, then 30% chance of storms after 3 p.m. High near 85°F.
- Thursday: Slight chance of storms after 4 p.m. High near 85°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, then 20% chance of storms late. High near 87°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot. High near 88°F.
- Sunday: 20% chance of storms after 2 p.m. High near 89°F.
