LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Central Kentucky wakes up under a blanket of fog this morning, but sunshine will quickly reclaim the skies by midmorning, ushering in several quiet, mild fall days across the Louisville metro. Clear skies and gentle winds dominate through Friday before rain chances rise again just in time for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, patchy fog could reduce visibility below a half-mile in low-lying areas and along the Ohio River through 8 a.m. Motorists along I-65, I-64, and I-71 should allow extra travel time and use low beams until the fog lifts. Once it clears, highs will climb to the mid-70s under bright skies — a pattern that holds through midweek.
By Thursday and Friday, light east winds continue with highs near 75°F, creating ideal conditions for outdoor work, campus events, and fall festivals. Clouds begin to increase late Friday night ahead of a weak front that could trigger scattered showers and a few thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. Rain chances climb to 40–60%, with locally heavy bursts possible during the evening hours.
Behind the front, cooler and drier air returns Sunday, bringing another stretch of crisp, comfortable weather to wrap up the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY:
Tue: 76/52 – Patchy fog early; sunny and mild afternoon.
Wed: 75/52 – Sunny; calm and pleasant.
Thu: 71/49 – Sunny; light east breeze.
Fri: 75/60 – Partly sunny; warm, turning breezy.
Sat: 78/58 – PM showers possible; 50% rain chance.