Jackson, KY – Drivers in southeastern Kentucky should brace for dense fog early Monday, with clearer skies giving way to a higher chance of thunderstorms by Tuesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, surface high pressure will keep the region dry and sunny through Monday, though patchy morning fog could reduce visibility during early commutes. A weak disturbance is expected to move in from the south by Tuesday, bringing a 25% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in southeastern counties like Pike, Letcher, and Bell.
Tuesday’s highs will hover around the upper 70s to low 80s, but storm development could impact outdoor plans and cause isolated power outages or slick roads. While widespread severe weather isn’t expected, residents should monitor updates, especially in elevated terrain or flood-prone zones.
High pressure is forecast to rebuild over the region by Wednesday, returning dry, mostly sunny conditions through Thursday, with cooler lows dipping into the 40s.
More updates are expected as Tuesday nears. Residents should remain weather-aware and have alerts enabled on mobile devices.
Five Day Forecast for Jackson, Kentucky:
- Sunday: AM fog, then sunny. Highs 77°–85°, Lows 53°–60°, 0% chance of rain
- Monday: AM fog, then sunny. Highs 77°–85°, Lows 55°–63°, 0–20% chance of rain
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, scattered storms in SE KY. Highs 73°–82°, Lows 53°–60°, 5–25% chance of rain
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 75°–82°, Lows 46°–55°, 0–10% chance of rain
- Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs 72°–80°, Lows 45°–53°, 0–10% chance of rain
