Louisville, KY – Warm spring sunshine wraps up the weekend, but Louisville residents should brace for a weather shift as rain and thunderstorms return Monday night. A Flood Warning remains in effect until 11:08 a.m. Sunday, following recent rain accumulation.
According to the National Weather Service, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms begins after 2 p.m. Monday, with gusty southwest winds up to 25 mph. The threat continues into Monday night, tapering off as skies clear and temperatures fall to a low near 48°F.
Tuesday brings dry relief, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 58°F. However, Tuesday night could dip to 40°F, prompting concern for sensitive spring vegetation. Gardeners are advised to cover plants.
By midweek, the sun returns briefly. Wednesday will be sunny and mild, topping out near 62°F. But don’t stash the umbrella yet—a new system rolls in Thursday, bringing a 30% rain chance, which increases into Friday and Saturday, with thunderstorm activity expected and precipitation chances rising to 60%.
Five-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY:
- Monday: Partly sunny, rain after 2 p.m., high 74°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 58°F. Low around 40°F Tuesday night.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 62°F.
- Thursday: 30% rain chance, high 66°F.
- Friday: 60% rain and thunderstorms likely, high 79°F.
