LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Rain lashes across windshields and trees sway in the predawn gusts this Sunday morning as a strong cold front races through the Ohio Valley. It’s a noisy, fast-moving system, bringing heavy showers, scattered lightning, and gusts strong enough to shake porch furniture and rattle windows.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, a Wind Advisory remains in effect through 9 a.m. for much of central Kentucky and southern Indiana, including Louisville, Jeffersonville, and Elizabethtown. Gusts may reach 40 to 50 mph early, especially along exposed stretches of I-65 and the Ohio River bridges. Power flickers and scattered limb damage are possible before winds ease by late morning. Motorists should secure loose objects and allow extra steering control, particularly for trucks and high-profile vehicles.
Behind the front, skies will clear quickly, and fall air returns in full force. Temperatures tumble through the afternoon, reaching the low 40s by Monday morning under clear, calm skies. Monday and Tuesday will bring sunshine, highs in the upper 60s, and lighter winds — a sharp contrast to Sunday’s chaos.
The calm pattern holds through midweek before another weak system brings late-week clouds and light showers. For now, the region can look forward to classic fall weather — crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and dry days ideal for yard cleanup or early Halloween decorating once the gusts subside.
Five-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY:
Sun: 62/42 – Rain and gusts to 50 mph early; clearing, cooler afternoon.
Mon: 66/52 – Sunny, light south breeze; pleasant.
Tue: 67/44 – Bright and calm; classic fall day.
Wed: 60/40 – Mostly sunny; cool and breezy late.
Thu: 63/39 – Partly cloudy; slight shower chance developing.
