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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)

Lat: 38.17°NLon: 85.74°WElev: 500ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	13 Jul 1:56 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Louisville KY

This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 89 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.