Louisville, Kentucky – Warm sunshine will dominate Mother’s Day weekend in Louisville, but a round of rain and thunderstorms threatens early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, skies stay mostly sunny Saturday with a high near 73°F and light northeast winds. Sunday brings a perfect setup for Mother’s Day plans: calm winds, mostly sunny skies, and temperatures climbing to 78°F. But the calm won’t last.
A weather alert kicks in Monday night as showers and thunderstorms become likely across the region, with a 50% chance of rain developing after 2 p.m. Monday. The real impact arrives Tuesday, with storms expected to intensify by afternoon. The NWS projects an 80% chance of precipitation, with possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Drivers along I-64 and downtown Louisville should plan for reduced visibility and slick road conditions.
By Tuesday night, the stormy pattern continues. Rain and storms remain likely before 8 p.m., with lingering showers tapering overnight. Commuters and those returning from late Mother’s Day travel should take precautions — especially with the risk of lightning and ponding on roads.
Extended Outlook:
- Wednesday: 50% chance of storms, high near 81°F
- Thursday: 20% chance of showers, mostly sunny, high 87°F
- Friday: Partly cloudy and dry, warming trend continues
