LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A blanket of thick fog hangs over the Ohio River this morning, shrouding bridges and headlights in a soft gray glow. Across southern Indiana and central Kentucky, early commuters face visibility as low as a quarter-mile — especially in valleys and near open fields west of I-65.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, light winds, damp ground, and clearing skies have set the stage for patchy dense fog through sunrise. The fog is expected to lift by mid-morning as sunshine and light southwest winds return. Drivers heading through Jeffersonville, New Albany, and downtown Louisville should allow extra travel time and use headlights in low-visibility zones.
Once the fog burns away, the region will see a stretch of calm, pleasant fall weather. Highs will reach the upper 50s today, then climb into the 60s and upper 60s Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds turn southerly midweek, bringing a warmer, more seasonable feel across Kentuckiana. The NWS reports no rain chances through midweek, though clouds will increase Thursday ahead of a stronger system expected to arrive by Friday.
By the end of the week, showers are likely to return, marking a brief shift before cooler air settles in next weekend. For now, the pattern favors clear skies, comfortable days, and crisp nights — a welcome window for outdoor projects, leaf cleanup, or early holiday travel planning.
Five-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY:
Mon: 59/38 – Fog early; sunny, calm afternoon.
Tue: 62/40 – Patchy morning fog; mostly sunny.
Wed: 68/42 – Sunny; warmer, breezy southwest winds.
Thu: 63/49 – Increasing clouds; mild and dry.
Fri: 67/48 – Rain likely; cooler trend begins.
