Louisville, Kentucky – Scattered storms could disrupt summer plans Tuesday afternoon in Louisville, bringing lightning, downpours, and travel slowdowns across Jefferson County. The National Weather Service gives a 50% chance of thunderstorms beginning after 2 p.m., with isolated pockets of heavier rain possible during the evening commute.
According to the NWS office in Louisville, calm winds will become light and variable by late morning, setting the stage for developing instability. While rainfall totals may stay below a tenth of an inch, locally higher amounts are possible under stronger storms.
Drivers along I-64, I-65, and I-71 should expect wet pavement and poor visibility between 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday. If you’re heading out during peak traffic hours, allow extra time, charge devices in case of outages, and avoid flooded intersections. No severe weather is currently expected, but lightning and brief wind gusts could cause minor disruptions.
Wednesday looks slightly calmer with just a 20% chance of storms, but Thursday into the weekend brings renewed moisture chances. The rain threat increases again Friday and Saturday, with up to 60% coverage by Saturday afternoon. Temps will hold near the seasonal norm in the upper 80s to low 90s through the weekend.
Expect more humid, unsettled summer weather through early next week.
📅 Five-Day Louisville Forecast (July 8–13)
- Tuesday: 50% chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. | High: 89°F | Calm to light SW wind
- Wednesday: Slight chance of showers & storms | High: 89°F | Low: 72°F
- Thursday: 40% chance of PM thunderstorms | High: 89°F | Low: 71°F
- Friday: Chance of storms throughout the day | High: 91°F | Low: 73°F
- Saturday: 60% chance of afternoon storms | High: 91°F | Low: 74°F
