Jackson, Ky. – Morning commuters in Jackson and across Breathitt County may face dangerous driving conditions Monday, September 15, as patchy fog lingers before sunrise. Visibility could drop quickly on roadways like KY-15, especially in low-lying valleys. Drivers are urged to slow down, use headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, fog will lift by midmorning Monday, giving way to clear skies and highs near 88 degrees. Similar conditions are expected through Wednesday, with warm afternoons and fog returning overnight. Calm winds will do little to disperse the haze before sunrise, extending the risk each morning.
Locals can expect a stretch of dry, summerlike afternoons. Monday through Wednesday brings highs in the mid-to-upper 80s, with mostly sunny skies dominating once the fog clears. Nighttime lows will hover around 60 degrees, keeping conditions comfortable but humid enough for fog formation.
By Thursday, the weather pattern remains steady, with more morning fog and sunny afternoons near 88. Rain chances return late Friday into Saturday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Residents planning outdoor events or travel should monitor updates and be prepared for changing conditions as the weekend approaches.
The National Weather Service advises residents to avoid unnecessary early-morning travel, especially along rural highways. Keep headlights on low beam in fog, and never rely on high beams, which can worsen glare.
More advisories may follow if visibility worsens across Eastern Kentucky valleys this week.
Five Day Forecast for Jackson, KY
- Monday: Morning fog, sunny afternoon, high near 88. Low 60.
- Tuesday: Patchy fog, mostly sunny, high 86. Low 60.
- Wednesday: Morning fog, sunny, high 86. Low 60.
- Thursday: Patchy fog, mostly sunny, high 88. Low 60.
- Friday: 20% chance of storms, high near 87. Low 64.
