LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The sky over the Ohio River glows pale gold this morning, calm and deceptively quiet — the kind of early November stillness that doesn’t last long. After a stretch of bright, comfortable days, Louisville’s weather is gearing up for a Friday change, with rain, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms on the way before a refreshing weekend cooldown.
Today will stay mild and sunny, reaching a high near 69°F, with winds from the south gusting near 30 mph. Those gusts will help pull in warm air through Thursday, setting up the system that brings Friday’s active weather. Thursday remains pleasant with highs near 69°F again, perfect for outdoor projects or early travel ahead of the front.
By Friday morning, a strong southwest breeze carries clouds and moisture into central Kentucky. Rain and scattered thunderstorms develop by midday, with a few heavier downpours possible during the afternoon commute. Winds could gust above 25 mph, especially along I-64 and I-65. Drivers should expect slick roads and slower travel from late morning through early evening.
Behind the rain, cooler air sweeps in for the weekend. Saturday clears nicely, bringing sunshine and highs in the low 60s — ideal for fall yardwork or local Veterans Day events. Sunday turns breezy again with a chance of lingering showers, followed by another drop toward freezing early next week.
The bigger November story is temperature whiplash: the mild air that’s kept frost away will soon give way to chillier nights. Early next week could mark Kentucky’s first widespread frost and freeze risk as winter begins its slow but certain approach.
Five-Day Outlook for Louisville, KY:
Wed: 69/38 – Sunny, breezy.
Thu: 69/46 – Sunny; calm before rain.
Fri: 68/48 – Rain and storms; gusty.
Sat: 64/42 – Mostly sunny; cooler.
Sun: 48/28 – Breezy; chance showers.
