Louisville, Kentucky – Drivers along I-64 and I-65 should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility by Thursday afternoon as multiple rounds of rain move into the Ohio Valley, kicking off a warmer but unsettled stretch through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, a warm front lifting north Tuesday will push temperatures above normal for several days. Highs will climb into the upper 60s and low 70s by Wednesday and Thursday, with some communities nearing the mid-70s by Friday afternoon. That warmth will fuel periodic rain chances, including a few thunderstorms late in the week.
Showers will develop in waves, with the first round arriving by midweek and additional systems tracking across Kentucky through Friday night. Rain chances may exceed 70 to 80 percent at times, especially along and west of I-65, including Jefferson, Bullitt and Hardin counties. Brief downpours could create ponding on roadways, particularly during the evening commute along I-264 and I-71.
By Friday afternoon and evening, breezy conditions may develop ahead of the next cold front. Gusts could approach 40 mph in open areas, creating crosswinds on elevated bridges spanning the Ohio River. Thunderstorms embedded within the rain bands could produce locally heavier rainfall before shifting east early Saturday.
Residents should secure outdoor items, clear storm drains where possible and allow extra travel time during heavier showers. While widespread flooding is not expected at this time, repeated rainfall may lead to localized high water in low-lying spots. Additional updates are likely as each system approaches, with unsettled weather continuing into early Saturday.
