Louisville, Kentucky – Temperatures rise into the upper 50s Friday along I-64 before rain returns Saturday night into Sunday, potentially affecting weekend travel across central Kentucky.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, dry and cool conditions are expected tonight as skies clear by sunrise Friday. Overnight lows are forecast between 25 and 30 degrees.
Friday will bring sunny skies, calm winds, and above-normal temperatures. Highs are expected to reach between 50 and 57 degrees across much of the region, including Louisville, Elizabethtown, and Lexington. Lows Friday night are projected in the low to mid-30s.
Clouds increase Saturday with highs ranging from 53 to 59 degrees. Rain is expected to develop Saturday night and continue into Sunday. Sunday temperatures are forecast between 49 and 55 degrees, with overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.
Major roadways including Interstate 64 in Louisville, Interstate 65 through Elizabethtown, and U.S. 60 near Lexington could see wet pavement during periods of rainfall late Saturday and Sunday. While no severe weather is indicated, drivers may encounter slick conditions during heavier showers.
The dry and mild Friday period may benefit outdoor activities, students, and commuters before rainfall impacts weekend plans.
Forecasters note temperatures remain near to slightly above seasonal averages before a broader pattern shift brings unsettled conditions late in the weekend.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts as timing details become clearer.
