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Kentucky-Indiana Weather Alert: Sunday Fog, Ice Nov. 15-19
KENTUCKY — Thick patches of fog and potentially icy bridges are creating dangerous travel conditions across Louisville and southern Indiana. Drivers could encounter visibility below a quarter mile as
By Wesley Grant · 2026-11-15T11:18:43.780Z
KENTUCKY — Thick patches of fog and potentially icy bridges are creating dangerous travel conditions across Louisville and southern Indiana. Drivers could encounter visibility below a quarter mile as freezing temperatures linger across the Ohio River Valley.
The immediate concern is a combination of fog, slick pavement and temperatures near 30 degrees. Conditions could change quickly between clear stretches of highway and fog covered lowlands.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, a Special Weather Statement issued at 3:49 a.m. EST Sunday warns of patchy fog and slick spots on roads.
Meteorologists specifically caution that below freezing temperatures could produce icy patches, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges.
Louisville and Southern Indiana Face Slick Road Concerns The statement covers numerous communities across Kentucky and southern Indiana, including Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Clarksville, Shepherdsville and Elizabethtown.
Drivers traveling Interstate 64, Interstate 65 and Interstate 71 should use additional caution, particularly near bridges and river valleys.
The NWS warns visibility could drop to one quarter mile or less in foggy areas.
Use low beam headlights, reduce speed and leave additional distance between vehicles.
Early observations at Louisville Bowman Field Airport showed temperatures near 30 degrees, with humidity at 100%.
Although widespread icing is not indicated, isolated slick spots remain possible where moisture freezes on exposed surfaces.
Freezing Nights and Fog Continue Into Tuesday Sunday afternoon offers improvement as mostly sunny skies push temperatures toward 53 degrees.
However, temperatures fall back to approximately 32 degrees Sunday night, with patchy fog developing after 2 a.m.
Monday brings another round of morning fog before 9 a.m., followed by sunshine and highs near 55 degrees.
Monday night returns to 32 degrees, with fog possible after 1 a.m.
Tuesday continues the pattern, with patchy fog before 8 a.m. and afternoon temperatures reaching 58 degrees.
Wednesday Brings a Noticeable Warmup By Wednesday, Louisville's weather begins changing considerably.
Sunny skies return, with temperatures climbing to approximately 62 degrees.
Thursday brings another increase, with highs near 65 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
The warmer afternoons should improve conditions for commuters, outdoor workers and families planning activities.
No snow accumulation or tornado threat is indicated in the supplied local outlook.
Louisville Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 15 19 Sunday, Nov. 15: Mostly sunny, high 53°F. Early fog and possible icy spots on bridges. Nighttime low 32°F, with patchy fog after 2 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16: Patchy fog before 9 a.m., then sunny. High 55°F. Mostly clear Monday night, low 32°F, with fog developing after 1 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Patchy fog before 8 a.m., followed by sunshine. High 58°F. Clear Tuesday night, low 32°F. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Sunny and warmer, high 62°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, low 37°F. Thursday, Nov. 19: Mostly sunny, high 65°F. Partly cloudy Thursday night, low 43°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 20 21 Friday brings mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 67 degrees.
Saturday looks even warmer, with sunshine and highs approaching 69 degrees.
The extended outlook suggests a substantial improvement from Sunday's freezing morning conditions.
For now, drivers should remain cautious around bridges, river valleys and fog prone roadways until visibility improves.
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