Louisville, KY – Gusty winds and a band of showers could stall Louisville traffic by late morning Friday, with possible thunderstorms through the early afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will begin between 8 and 11 a.m. Friday, followed by isolated thunderstorms. Wind gusts may hit 20 mph as cooler air pushes into Jefferson County. Rain chances sit at 80%, and new rainfall could reach half an inch. If you’re driving along I-64 or I-264 midday, be prepared for slick conditions and reduced visibility.
Friday evening should dry out quickly, with mostly clear skies returning overnight and a low near 57. That calm will hold into Saturday, though a slight chance of afternoon storms remains. Highs Saturday should reach 79°F under mostly sunny skies.
Sunday brings more sun and a shot at 80°F again—just a 20% chance of a passing shower. By Monday, early June kicks off with dry air and highs near 83°F, marking the season’s first stretch of true summer warmth.
5-Day Snapshot for Louisville, KY:
- Friday: Showers, slight thunder chance, breezy. High 73°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, slight PM storm chance. High 79°F.
- Sunday: 20% chance of showers, otherwise sunny. High 80°F.
- Monday: Full sun, summer temps begin. High 83°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm. High near 86°F.
