Jackson, KY – Eastern Kentucky will see a stretch of dry, gradually warming weather through the end of the workweek before a soaking rain moves in this weekend.
According to the US National Weather Service in Jackson, high pressure is building into the region today, bringing partly sunny skies and afternoon highs ranging from 41 to 49 degrees. Clouds increase Thursday, with highs between 39 and 48 degrees, followed by sunny and milder conditions Friday as temperatures climb into the upper 40s and low 50s.
By Saturday, highs are expected to reach between 52 and 57 degrees under partly sunny skies, with showers developing later in the day. Rain becomes more likely Sunday, with highs between 49 and 56 degrees. The wet weather could impact weekend travel plans across communities including Hazard, Pikeville, London, and surrounding counties in eastern Kentucky.
Drier conditions are forecast to return by Monday, Washington’s Birthday, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-50s to low 60s. Temperatures continue to climb Tuesday under partly cloudy skies, reaching as high as the mid-60s in some areas.
Drivers planning weekend travel should allow extra time, especially if heavier rain develops Sunday. Have you adjusted any outdoor plans because of the rain in the forecast?
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