Louisville is waking to mostly cloudy skies Friday, but the bigger story is a soaking stretch moving across the metro. Showers and thunderstorms are expected, with showers reaching Louisville around 7 a.m. Friday. The high will be near 72, with roughly three-quarters to 1 inch of rain possible.
Rain Peaks Around The Middle Of The Day
Rain chances climb quickly through the late morning, with the steadiest showers and embedded thunderstorms expected from roughly 9 a.m. through midafternoon. Winds will be southerly early, shifting to northwesterly or northerly around the frontal passage at 12 to 15 knots (about 14 to 17 mph), according to the National Weather Service Louisville office, which lists no watches, warnings or advisories for the area.
Widespread rain showers are expected to continue through Friday night. Clouds will stick around overnight as temperatures fall to about 55, and drivers should watch for slick roads and ponding in low-lying spots.
Sunny Weekend Follows The Soak
Saturday brings a sharp change: partly sunny skies, a high near 71 and a low around 54. Sunday looks mostly sunny and warmer, with temperatures reaching about 75, although a few lingering showers could remain farther south in Kentucky.
Dry Stretch Takes Over Next Week
Monday looks sunny and seasonable, with a high near 70. Tuesday is also seasonable, with a high in the upper 70s. Lows in parts of southern Indiana and northern Kentucky could fall into the upper 30s to low 40s Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Sunshine continues Wednesday and Thursday, with highs in the upper 70s and little meaningful rain in the forecast.
