Kentucky – Rain-soaked streets and a mild breeze this morning will give way to a sharp temperature drop, setting up a damaging freeze across the Louisville metro within hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, showers and isolated thunderstorms move through the region today, with gusty winds possible before conditions dry out later. A Freeze Warning then takes effect late tonight, with temperatures falling as low as 24°F by early Saturday morning .
Across Louisville, Jeffersonville, and New Albany, the rapid cooldown will follow clearing skies. That combination allows heat to escape quickly, increasing the risk of widespread frost and hard freeze conditions. Sensitive plants, early blooms, and outdoor plumbing are especially vulnerable.
Plan ahead now. Cover plants, bring potted vegetation indoors, and disconnect exposed hoses before temperatures drop. Gardeners across central Kentucky and southern Indiana should act before late evening.
Travel impacts remain limited today, though wet roads could linger through the afternoon commute. By early Saturday, watch for isolated slick spots where leftover moisture meets sub-freezing air, especially on bridges and overpasses.
The weekend rebounds quickly. Sunshine returns Saturday with highs near 54°F, followed by a warmer Sunday pushing into the upper 60s. By Monday, spring warmth surges back with highs in the mid-70s and only slight storm chances returning.
Looking ahead, a more active spring pattern develops by midweek with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible.
Five Day Forecast for Louisville, Kentucky:
Saturday: Sunny, high near 54°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 67°F
Monday: Slight chance of storms, high near 75°F
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 81°F
Wednesday: Chance of storms, high near 78°F
