Louisville is starting Wednesday, but the weather will change later in the day. The afternoon should reach about 84 degrees before showers and thunderstorms become a much bigger concern overnight.
Quiet Wednesday Gives Way To A Stormy Night
Wednesday afternoon will have precipitation chances ranging from 10% to 25% through mid-afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, before rain and thunderstorms become more likely Wednesday night.
Rain and thunderstorms become more likely Wednesday night, with a 50% to 70% chance of precipitation through Thursday morning.
The broader forecast discussion says meager instability should limit severe-weather potential and keep stronger storms on the lower end. Localized flooding is also possible where thunderstorms repeatedly pass over the same area, though no watches, warnings or advisories are currently in effect. According to a Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government technical memo, identifying flood-prone areas within a watershed is critical to developing efficient and effective stormwater measures. City records show Louisville’s drainage service charge funds the interior drainage system and the Louisville flood protection system, underscoring the role of stormwater infrastructure during heavy rain.
The National Weather Service’s list of Louisville’s top weather events records a past flood in which 70 percent of Louisville was submerged and 175,000 residents were forced to flee. The National Weather Service’s record of Louisville’s top flood events says combined rainfall of each storm was 12 inches, causing the Ohio River to rise a record 4.7 feet in 12 hours and 8.4 feet in 24 hours.
Thursday Morning Showers Fade Into A Drier Stretch
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast through Thursday morning, with chances potentially lingering into late Thursday evening.
Weather turns calmer by Friday, which is expected to be comfortable and dry, with temperatures in the 80s. Another round of showers is possible late Saturday into early Sunday, with chances below 15%; the weekend and start of the next workweek look dry and pleasant, with highs in the mid-80s continuing into Monday.
