Louisville, KY – Thunderstorms are expected to hit Louisville early Thursday, bringing a 70% chance of rain and lightning during the morning commute.
Kentucky drivers along I-64 and I-65 should plan for slick roads and limited visibility starting around 2 a.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service predicts the most intense rainfall between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m., potentially dropping a quarter inch or more. Stay alert and allow extra travel time.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, showers will likely continue through Thursday afternoon. Daytime highs will reach around 64°F with calm winds picking up slightly after noon. Thunderstorms could bring brief but heavy downpours and possible localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Friday will bring warmer spring air, with highs near 78°F, but another wave of rain and thunderstorms is possible before 8 a.m., followed by scattered showers into the afternoon. A 30% chance of storms continues into Friday night with temperatures holding near 60°F.
The weekend will offer little relief. Saturday begins with early morning showers, followed by a 50% chance of continued rain and a high near 72°F. Showers likely return Sunday with a 70% chance of rain, highs around 72°F, and thunderstorms possible in the afternoon.
Five-Day Louisville Spring Weather Outlook:
- Thursday: Thunderstorms early, 70% chance of rain, high 64°F
- Friday: Scattered storms, high 78°F
- Saturday: Showers likely, high 72°F
- Sunday: Rain, possible storms, high 72°F
- Monday: Cooler, scattered showers, high 61°F
