Louisville, KY – Gusty winds and lightning-packed thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Kentucky by Monday afternoon, threatening travel on I-65 and raising safety concerns from Louisville to Bowling Green.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, scattered storms are likely after 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, with peak activity during the evening commute. Wind gusts up to 25 mph may accompany these storms, along with lightning and brief heavy rainfall. Localized flooding and power disruptions are possible in Jefferson, Oldham, and Bullitt counties.
Drivers are urged to slow down and remain weather-aware, especially along I-65, where visibility may rapidly decrease. Outdoor activities should be postponed, and mobile devices charged in advance of any outages. Spotter activation may be needed across central Kentucky Monday evening.
Additional storms are likely Tuesday and Wednesday, with storm chances tapering off slightly by Thursday. No severe weather is currently expected, but conditions remain unsettled.
5-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY
- Monday, July 14: Showers and storms likely after 2 p.m. High 92°F. Wind SW 6–8 mph. Rainfall up to 0.25 inches.
- Tuesday, July 15: 40% chance of storms in the afternoon. High near 92°F. Slight wind shift, partly cloudy.
- Wednesday, July 16: 50% chance of scattered storms after 2 p.m. High 93°F. Humid with light winds.
- Thursday, July 17: 50% chance of rain and storms. Mostly sunny. High 90°F. Rainfall possible after 2 p.m.
- Friday, July 18: Mostly sunny. 20% chance of rain. High near 92°F. Calmer conditions expected heading into the weekend.
