Louisville, KY – A soggy and unsettled weather pattern is set to move into central Kentucky and southern Indiana, bringing multiple days of showers and thunderstorms that could impact travel and outdoor plans, including the Juneteenth holiday. The activity begins Tuesday and is expected to persist through at least Thursday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, a hazardous weather outlook is in effect for a large portion of the region. The primary concerns from these storms will be gusty winds and swaths of heavy rain, which could produce localized flash flooding. Affected counties include Jefferson, Shelby, and Fayette in Kentucky, as well as Clark, Harrison, and Scott in Indiana.
The first round of showers and thunderstorms is likely to arrive before 8 a.m. Tuesday, with an 80% chance of precipitation throughout the day. Residents should prepare for a high near 84°F. Similar conditions are expected to linger into Wednesday and Thursday, with a 60% chance of rain and storms on both days. This could disrupt outdoor events planned for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday.
Anyone with holiday plans should have an alternate indoor location ready and monitor conditions closely. The storms will move from southwest to northeast at 15 to 25 mph, and thunderstorm activity can be erratic and evolve quickly. Residents are advised to stay aware of changing conditions and be prepared for potential alerts.
The storm system is expected to finally clear the region by Friday, leading to a mostly sunny day with a high near 88°F. The pleasant weather should continue into the weekend.
Five-Day Louisville Area Outlook
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. High: 84°F.
- Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 89°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 88°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and clear. High: 88°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92°F.
