Kentucky’s cool, quiet morning gives way to a rapid warmup, but storm clouds are already lining up behind it.
According to the National Weather Service, Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, and Elizabethtown climb from the mid-60s today to the upper 70s by Monday, with dry conditions holding through most of the weekend.
This is part of a broader system shifting east from the Plains, pulling Gulf moisture back into the Ohio Valley and setting up the next round of spring storms.
Today stays manageable, with highs near 64 and light winds. Roads along I-64 and I-65 remain dry, though early morning chill could still create isolated slick spots on bridges before temperatures rise.
By Sunday night into early Monday, conditions begin to change. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms develop after 2 a.m., with the most impactful window between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday. Rainfall may quickly coat roadways, reducing visibility and slowing traffic across downtown Louisville and flood-prone underpasses near the Ohio River.
A second, stronger round arrives Tuesday afternoon into early evening. Rain chances jump to 60%, and thunderstorms could produce brief heavy downpours. Water may pool rapidly on low-lying roads like sections of River Road and near urban drainage areas.
While severe weather is not certain, instability will be present. A few storms could bring gusty winds or lightning delays, especially for outdoor plans.
Plan ahead. Secure loose outdoor items before Monday. Allow extra travel time during rain periods. Avoid driving through water-covered roads.
Five-day outlook:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 61
Sunday: Sunny, high 66
Monday: Storms early, then clearing, high 77
Tuesday: Showers and storms, high 71
Wednesday: Continued storm chances, high 66
