Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)

Lat: 38.17°NLon: 85.74°WElev: 500ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 4:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Louisville KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 10 to 16 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 10 to 16 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Louisville KY
 38.22°N 85.75°W (Elev. 492 ft)
4:12 am EDT May 17, 2025
5am EDT May 17, 2025-6pm EDT May 23, 2025
 
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