Jackson, KY – Thunderstorms could disrupt Monday afternoon plans across eastern Kentucky, with showers expected to reach Jackson after 3 p.m. along KY-15. The summer weather alert comes after a hot, sunny Sunday where heat index values may push near 99°F, raising concerns about heat exhaustion for anyone working or recreating outside.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, isolated storms may develop after 3 p.m. Monday, with another round possible before 8 p.m. Rain chances will climb to 40% by Monday night. Light winds from the southwest will accompany the storms, potentially impacting travel visibility and outdoor events.
Expect drier skies through Sunday night, but patchy fog may return before dawn Monday. That low-level moisture will help fuel storm development by mid-afternoon. Residents should plan ahead: secure loose outdoor items, monitor local alerts, and avoid flooded low-lying roads.
Jackson and surrounding areas—including Breathitt, Wolfe, and Lee counties—may also see unsettled skies continue into Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely again after 1 p.m. Tuesday, with another round overnight into Wednesday. Patchy fog each morning could reduce visibility during commutes.
Wednesday offers partial clearing but brings more isolated storms, especially after 11 a.m. The best chance for drier, sunnier weather comes Thursday, with a high near 86°F before another round of storms by Friday.
🌤️ FIVE-DAY FORECAST | JACKSON, KY
- Sunday (July 6): Hot and mostly sunny, high near 94°F. Heat index up to 99°F.
- Monday: Showers and storms likely after 3PM. High 93°F. Chance of rain: 30%
- Tuesday: Storms likely after 1PM. Patchy fog early. High 90°F. Chance of rain: 50%
- Wednesday: AM storms possible, clearing later. High 89°F. Chance of rain: 40%
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, chance of afternoon storms. High near 86°F. Rain chance: 60%
