Rain streaks across windshields in Louisville this morning, and fog hangs low over the Ohio River. Visibility dips at times, especially near Spaghetti Junction and along I-64. Wet pavement could slow the mid-morning drive.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, showers remain likely through the day with an 80 percent chance of rain. Highs climb to 67 degrees as south winds shift southwest this afternoon. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible before evening.
Showers continue tonight with a 70 percent chance of rain and lows near 55. Roads may stay damp into early Wednesday. Another round of showers and isolated thunderstorms develops Wednesday with highs near 69. Rain chances hold near 80 percent.
By Wednesday night, storms may redevelop before daybreak Thursday. Lows settle near 59. Thursday turns warmer with highs near 72 and additional showers and thunderstorms likely. Gusts could top 20 mph at times.
Friday pushes even warmer. Highs approach 79 degrees with scattered afternoon showers. Saturday remains active with a 90 percent chance of rain and highs near 75.
No snow or ice is expected, and temperatures stay far above flash-freeze levels. Still, repeated rainfall may lead to ponding on low-lying roads. Avoid driving through standing water.
We are five days from clocks springing ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday. March will add more than an hour of daylight across Kentucky by month’s end. Longer-range trends signal above-normal warmth into early next week.
Five Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky:
Wednesday: Showers and storms, high 69.
Thursday: Showers likely, high 72.
Friday: Chance of showers, high 79.
Saturday: Showers likely, high 75.
Sunday: Chance of showers, high 67.
