Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains and Midwest; Heat Pushes into the South and East

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail in excess of two inches, strong tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts are likely across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest this evening. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to portions of the Central Plains to the Midwest through Thursday. The heatwave in the Central U.S. will begin to push South and East Thursday Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23° N Lon: 85.66° W Elev: 545 ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Jun 4:53 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Jefferson County

Today
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Cooler, clear. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds up to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds up to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
Monday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 60.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers in the morning, then slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.



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409 AM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026
 
 

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