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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

A Few Clouds

92°F

33°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index103°F (39°C)
Last update 10 Aug 5:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly 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)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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