Louisville, Kentucky – Sunshine will push Louisville toward 89 degrees today, beginning a four-day climb that culminates near 98 degrees Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, today’s high reaches 89 under sunny skies. Winds remain calm, offering little cooling across the metro.
Bowman Field reported 68 degrees shortly before 9 a.m. Humidity stood at 84%, giving the morning a noticeably muggy feel.
The bigger story develops beyond today. Sunday reaches 92 degrees as southwest winds increase to 5 to 8 mph.
Monday turns hotter at 95. Louisville then reaches 97 Tuesday before Wednesday peaks near 98 degrees.
That nine-degree climb from today’s high makes prolonged heat the main concern across Kentucky and southern Indiana.
Drivers along I-64, I-65 and I-71 should check coolant and tire pressure before longer afternoon trips. Carry water in vehicles.
Outdoor workers, athletes and families should also move strenuous activities toward morning hours. Take regular breaks as afternoon temperatures climb.
Warm mornings will provide progressively less relief. Lows rise from 69 tonight to 73 Sunday night and 76 Monday night.
By Wednesday night, temperatures only fall to around 78 degrees.
No rain or thunderstorms appear in the supplied Louisville data through Wednesday. No specific tornado, hail or flooding threat is indicated during that period.
A pattern change begins Thursday. The NWS shows a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with another 20% chance Thursday night.
Friday’s thunderstorm chance increases to 30% while the high retreats to 94.
That developing storm signal bears watching, but the timing and severity remain uncertain. Additional alerts could follow as Thursday approaches.
How hot does it feel in your Louisville-area neighborhood today?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky
- Today: Sunny. High 89. Calm wind. Low 69.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 92. Southwest winds 5-8 mph. Low 73.
- Monday: Sunny and hot. High 95. Low 76.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot. High 97. Low 76.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot. High 98. Low 78.
