LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Expect a very warm and muggy overnight with temperatures only cooling into the middle 70s. Hot and humid for Sunday with a mix of sun and clouds. We’ll likely have a few afternoon thunderstorms, but many in the area will stay dry. Given the high humidity levels, heavy downpours are possible under any of the thunderstorms, with brief wind gusts over 45mph. Temperatures will be in the lower to middle 90s, with heat index values near 100°. The highest temperature & heat index readings in the area will likely occur in Downtown Louisville.
Next week is shaping up to be mainly dry and very hot – a typical July week in Kentuckiana! Highs in the lower to middle 90s, with overnight lows in the middle 70s. Heat index values through most of the week will be near 100°. Little to no rain is expected most of the week, with the next chance returning to the forecast by Friday.
FORECAST
TONIGHT: . Partly cloudy. Low:73°. Wind: SW 5 mph.
SUNDAY: Hot and humid with scattered storms. High: 92°. Wind: SW 5-10 mph.
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