LOUISVILLE, KY – Spring is bringing a mix of sunshine and rain to Kentucky this weekend, with warm temperatures Saturday before showers arrive Sunday. Residents can expect a dry and pleasant start before wet weather impacts the region late in the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will be sunny, with a high near 60°F. Winds from the west will range between 8 and 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph. Saturday night remains mostly clear, but a 20% chance of showers develops after 2 a.m., signaling the transition to a wetter pattern.
Sunday will see increasing clouds with showers likely by the morning, intensifying throughout the day. Rain chances rise to 90%, and thunderstorms are possible before 11 p.m. Louisville could see up to a quarter inch of rainfall. Winds will shift south, bringing slightly warmer air with highs reaching 63°F.
Sunday night remains wet, with a 60% chance of rain lingering until early Monday morning. By Monday afternoon, skies clear, and temperatures stay mild at 59°F. The region will see another chance for showers Tuesday and Wednesday, but mostly sunny conditions return midweek, with highs near 60°F.
Drivers on I-65 and I-264 should prepare for slick roads Sunday evening as rain moves in. Plan outdoor activities early this weekend before wet weather arrives.