Louisville, Ky. – Drivers across central Kentucky should be ready for slick roads late Wednesday into Thursday as storms move in. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will hit Louisville, southern Indiana, and nearby counties overnight, creating hazards on I-65, I-64, and U.S. 31 during the Thursday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, a cold front will cross the region Thursday, sparking widespread showers and thunderstorms through the day. Severe weather is not expected, but downpours could briefly reduce visibility and pond water on roads. Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time and avoid driving through standing water.
Louisville residents can expect highs in the low 70s Thursday before skies clear Thursday night. Friday will turn sunny and warmer, with temperatures climbing back into the mid-80s, making for ideal conditions for high school football games across Jefferson and Oldham counties.
Another cold front moves through Friday night, bringing renewed chances for thunderstorms across central Kentucky and southern Indiana. Showers could linger into early Saturday, but most of the weekend looks dry. Fall-like air will settle in, with highs near 72 on Saturday and lows dipping into the 50s by Sunday morning.
Spotter activation is not expected at this time, but updates will continue as conditions develop through the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Louisville, KY
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 73. Clearing by night, low 57.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 86. Clear evening, low 56.
- Saturday: Chance of showers early, high 72. Low near 50.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 75. Low around 51.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high near 78. Low near 56.
