Jackson, Kentucky – Thunderstorms could drench Jackson and much of eastern Kentucky beginning late Thursday, with a 90% chance of rain by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a wave of spring storms will arrive after 11 a.m. Thursday, potentially bringing thunder, patchy fog before 8 a.m., and downpours through the weekend. Conditions are expected to worsen Friday, with widespread showers and a high near 80°F. The forecast warns of intense rain between Thursday night and Friday night, impacting roads and visibility across Breathitt County and along Route 15.
Residents should prepare now: check sump pumps, avoid low-lying routes, and delay non-essential travel Friday morning. Winds may not be severe, but the volume of rain could pose flash flooding risks in rural hollows and creek-adjacent areas.
Wednesday will offer a brief break with sunny skies and highs near 82°F, but the reprieve ends quickly. Rain returns Thursday night with increasing intensity, continuing through Saturday afternoon with a 70% chance of storms before 1 p.m. Friday night into Saturday will remain soggy, with cooler temps dropping to 61°F overnight.
The unsettled weather tapers slightly by Sunday with a high of 77°F and partly sunny skies, but another chance of showers enters the picture Monday.
🌦 5-Day Forecast for Jackson, KY:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 82°F
- Thursday: Showers/storms after 11 a.m., high 80°F
- Friday: Showers likely, high 80°F
- Saturday: Storms before 1 p.m., high 74°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 77°F
