Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 12:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Louisville, Bowman Field Airport KY
 38.23°N 85.66°W (Elev. 538 ft)
1:15 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
1am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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