Louisville starts Thursday clear and mild near 66 degrees, but the calm morning is just the opening act. Sunshine and gusty southwest winds will push temperatures to around 92 degrees before a sharp turn toward rain and cooler air.
The National Weather Service Louisville forecast calls for mostly sunny skies Thursday, with south winds increasing to 6 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 23 mph. The warmest stretch arrives during the afternoon, when temperatures climb through the upper 80s and touch the low 90s.
Heat Peaks Before The Front Arrives
Thursday night stays mild, with mostly cloudy skies and a low near 70. A chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 5 a.m. Friday, making late-night and early-morning plans more weather-sensitive than Thursday's sunny setup.
The updated outlook is a more dramatic turn than Hoodline's earlier forecast, with Friday now shaping up as the clear trouble spot of the week. Rain chances rise to 90% Friday, and rainfall totals could reach between a half-inch and three-quarters of an inch.
Friday Turns Wet And Much Cooler
Showers and thunderstorms are expected through Friday, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73 degrees. The forecast discussion says widespread rain is likely but does not expect a severe-weather threat, while heavier downpours remain possible.
Showers could linger into Friday evening before tapering, with a low around 54. A 30% chance of rain remains in the southern part of the forecast area through Saturday morning.
Weekend Brings A Sunny Reset
Saturday looks partly sunny and cooler, with a high near 70 and only a small rain chance. Sunday should be mostly sunny near 73, followed by a dry, sunny start to next week with highs around 71 Monday and 69 Tuesday.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Louisville area. After Friday's wet cooldown, the forecast settles into a quieter pattern.
