Louisville, Kentucky – Gusty thunderstorms could rattle Louisville and surrounding areas Tuesday afternoon as a wave of summer storms crosses central Kentucky.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, scattered thunderstorms are expected to intensify by late morning, bringing bursts of heavy rain, lightning, and wind gusts. Storms could cause minor street flooding and disrupt traffic along I-64, I-65, and surface roads in Jefferson, Bullitt, and Oldham counties. Rain chances diminish after sunset, with skies clearing overnight.
Motorists should avoid driving through ponded roadways and prepare for reduced visibility during downpours. Outdoor plans should be rescheduled until after 6 p.m., when storms begin to taper off.
No severe weather is expected later this week. Starting Wednesday, Louisville enters a stretch of classic summer heat and sunshine. Highs will climb into the upper 80s Wednesday, reaching the low 90s by Independence Day. Thursday and Friday bring mostly sunny skies — ideal for parades, cookouts, and fireworks — though heat index values could top 95°F.
The National Weather Service notes spotter activation may be needed Tuesday due to isolated strong storm development. More updates can be found at weather.gov/louisville.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast for Louisville (July 2–6):
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 89°F.
- Thursday (July 4 Eve): Sunny, high near 90°F.
- Friday (Independence Day): Sunny and hot, high near 92°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 94°F.
- Sunday: 30% chance of storms, high near 94°F.
