Louisville, KY – Residents across Kentucky and southern Indiana should prepare for strong and potentially damaging wind gusts tonight as a powerful cold front moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Louisville.
According to the NWS, wind gusts exceeding 40 mph are likely, with localized damaging gusts over 60 mph possible, especially along a line of showers expected to sweep across the area Sunday evening. The highest risk window for the strongest winds is between 7 PM Sunday and 1 AM EST Monday.
Forecasters say temperatures climbed into the low to mid-70s Sunday afternoon, helping fuel the system before sharply cooler air arrives overnight. While parts of central Kentucky and southern Indiana fall within a marginal severe weather risk, officials caution that strong wind gusts may occur even outside highlighted risk zones.
A Wind Advisory is in effect from 6 PM EST Sunday until 7 AM EST Monday, covering much of central Kentucky and portions of southern Indiana. Gusty winds may lead to downed tree limbs, scattered power outages, and difficult travel, especially for high-profile vehicles on east-west roadways such as I-64, I-65, and the Western Kentucky Parkway.
The NWS recommends securing outdoor decorations, trash bins, and holiday displays before sunset and staying weather-aware during the overnight hours.
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