
Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. through the weekend. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will produce heavy to excessive rainfall with significant flash flooding across portions of southern New England. Read More >
Jackson, KY
Weather Forecast Office
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Special Weather Statement...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson KY
400 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
KYZ058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-106>120-291300-
Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-
Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-
Pike-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton,
Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside,
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin,
Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland,
Harlan, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville,
Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman,
Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins,
Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville,
and South Williamson
400 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
...Areas of Dense Valley Fog Through the Morning Commute...
Mostly clear skies, light winds, and lingering low-level moisture
generated areas of valley fog that has become dense early this
morning. This fog will continue to expand into sunrise but likely
remain the densest in the valleys. Visibilities will be below a
quarter of a mile at times in the thickest of the fog. Be sure to
slow down and use your low beam headlights when you encounter any
fog. Look for the fog to start to clear out between 8 and 9 am.
$$
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Jackson, KY
1329 Airport Road
Jackson, KY 41339
606-666-8000
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