Louisville, Kentucky – Thunderstorms return to Kentucky this week, bringing heavy rain and travel disruptions across Jefferson County and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, increasing clouds will cover the area by Wednesday, June 4, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms beginning after 2 a.m. Thursday. By Thursday afternoon, the chance of storms rises to 70%, with locally heavy rainfall likely along I-64 and other major routes.
On Thursday, scattered thunderstorms could develop across central Kentucky, including Louisville, New Albany, and Shelbyville, with rainfall totals between a tenth and a quarter inch—higher in thunderstorm zones. Commuters should watch for ponding on roads and poor visibility. Southwesterly winds could gust up to 18 mph, adding to driving challenges. Avoid low-lying areas during downpours and secure outdoor items by Wednesday evening.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into Friday, with an 80% chance of rain before 2 a.m. and temperatures holding in the low 80s. The stormy pattern lingers into Saturday, with periodic breaks but no full dry day expected until Sunday.
Five-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY (June 3–7):
- Tuesday (June 3): Mostly sunny, high near 89°F
- Wednesday (June 4): Increasing clouds, high near 89°F
- Thursday (June 5): Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 84°F
- Friday (June 6): Thunderstorms early, then scattered showers, high near 83°F
- Saturday (June 7): Chance of showers, mostly cloudy, high near 80°F
