Louisville, Kentucky – Storms sweeping across Kentucky will clear out to the southeast tonight, setting the stage for a drier and cooler start to August, with weekend highs in the low to mid-80s and noticeably lower humidity.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, scattered thunderstorms and showers will move south of I-64 by late evening, leaving behind cloudy skies and overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s. Madison and Salem could dip to 62°F, while Bowling Green may stay near 70°F under lingering clouds.
By Friday, a noticeable shift arrives. Temperatures will stay cooler, between 78–83°F, under partly to mostly cloudy skies. Friday night will feel refreshingly cool with lows from 57°F in northern counties to 65°F further south. The dry pattern continues into the weekend, with partly cloudy skies Saturday and Sunday and highs climbing slightly into the low to mid-80s.
Drivers are advised to use caution on wet roads tonight, especially in southern and central counties like Russell Springs and Campbellsville, where storms may linger longest. Residents should check weather alerts if traveling near storm-prone areas this evening.
Storm activity will fully exit by early Friday, with no additional watches expected for the weekend.
🗓️ Five-Day Forecast for Central Kentucky:
- Thursday Night: Scattered showers moving southeast, mostly cloudy. Lows 62–70°F
- Friday: Partly to mostly cloudy, cooler. Highs 78–83°F
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy and cool. Lows 57–65°F
- Saturday: Partly cloudy. Highs 78–85°F
- Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs 81–86°F
