Louisville, KY – Kentucky residents are bracing for a volatile spring weather stretch, as frost warnings tonight give way to heavy rain and thunderstorms Wednesday. From freeze alerts to potential flooding, Louisville and surrounding counties are under multiple active weather warnings through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, a Freeze Warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday, followed by a Flood Warning until 12 p.m., and another Freeze Watch from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. Drivers along I-64 and I-65 should expect slick early commutes and potential water over roadways due to runoff from overnight showers.
Wednesday morning will start with widespread frost before conditions shift drastically. Clouds will increase through the day with temperatures climbing near 59°F. After midnight into early Thursday, thunderstorms are likely across Louisville and southern Indiana, some of which may bring heavy downpours. Wind gusts may reach up to 20 mph during storms.
Rain will persist into Thursday with a 80% chance of precipitation and highs nearing 67°F. Overnight showers may continue into early Friday before tapering off, giving way to a drier weekend.
5-Day Forecast for Louisville:
- Wednesday: Morning frost, turning cloudy with a high of 59°F.
- Thursday: Showers and storms likely, high near 67°F.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, high around 53°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high of 67°F.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy and warmer, high near 77°F.
