LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Storms could interrupt outdoor plans Saturday afternoon and evening across central Kentucky as a cold front sweeps through the state, bringing the first taste of fall air with it.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday, especially in the afternoon and evening hours. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 80s before the front drops temperatures sharply. By Sunday, conditions will turn noticeably cooler, with highs near 80 and overnight lows dipping into the upper 50s to low 60s.
The most dramatic change arrives early next week, when temperatures settle into the mid-70s for highs and nighttime lows could flirt with record levels in the Bluegrass region of central and eastern Kentucky. The cooler stretch will feel more like mid-to-late September, a rare break from late-August heat.
Drivers should be alert Saturday evening as heavy downpours and lightning may briefly impact visibility and travel. Outdoor events may face interruptions, especially in the Louisville metro and surrounding counties.
Forecasters caution that the cool pattern may linger, with additional advisories possible if record lows are confirmed.
Five Day Forecast for Louisville, KY
- Saturday: Scattered storms, highs 83–88°F, lows near 65°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, highs 80–85°F, lows around 60°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, highs 74–79°F, lows mid-50s
- Tuesday: Sunny and cool, highs in the mid-70s, lows in the 50s
- Wednesday: Clear and crisp, highs upper 70s, lows in the 50s
