Louisville, Kentucky – A calm, sunny start to Kentucky’s Tuesday could quickly turn unstable as thunderstorms build into the afternoon of June 3rd, with Louisville and surrounding areas seeing early signs of a midweek storm system that could bring heavier rainfall and lightning later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, there’s a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with a high near 89°F. Winds will increase through the day, gusting up to 20 mph by the afternoon. While Tuesday’s storms are expected to remain isolated, drivers on I-64 and I-65 should prepare for slick spots and sudden gusts.
By Wednesday night, rain chances grow to 40%, and by Thursday evening, storm activity ramps up with likely showers and possible thunderstorms. The atmosphere will stay humid and unstable, keeping overnight lows in the 70s and highs in the mid-80s. Localized flash flooding and lightning may affect travel, especially during peak commute hours.
Warnings remain possible through late Thursday, with additional updates expected from the NWS as the pattern evolves.
🔎 Five-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY (as of Monday, June 2nd)
- Tuesday (June 3rd): Sunny early, slight chance of p.m. storms. High 89°F. Winds up to 20 mph.
- Wednesday: 40% chance of storms after 2 a.m., mostly cloudy. High near 89°F.
- Thursday: 60% chance of rain and storms, especially after 2 p.m. High near 85°F.
- Friday: Showers likely, chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 85°F.
- Saturday: Partial clearing with a 30% chance of storms. High near 82°F.
