Louisville, KY – Storms could rattle the Louisville metro area by Thursday evening as showers and thunderstorms move in, raising travel concerns for commuters along I-64 and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service, rain and scattered storms are expected to develop after 5 p.m. Thursday, with the heaviest activity likely before midnight. A 50% chance of thunderstorms remains in place Thursday night, with rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch possible. Calm morning conditions will shift by late afternoon, when winds may gust up to 6 mph.
Drivers should allow extra time for the evening commute and avoid low-lying roads prone to water accumulation. Visibility may also be limited due to patchy fog earlier in the day.
Friday continues the unsettled pattern, starting with showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then transitioning to drier skies with a high near 71°F. Another round of isolated storms is possible Friday night before temperatures cool slightly into the upper 50s.
Looking Ahead: The Five-Day Forecast for Louisville
- Saturday: A 20% chance of showers early. Mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 79°F.
- Sunday: Clearer skies and highs near 79°F again. Ideal for outdoor plans.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and hotter, with a high around 83°F.
- Tuesday: Summer-like heat returns, with sunshine and highs peaking near 87°F.
- Monday Night into Tuesday: Clear skies, with lows in the low 60s.
