Heading out to celebrate the Fourth of July? Weather forecast shows rain ahead of holiday weekend in Louisville
The Fourth of July is practically here, but will the weather actually hold up for festivities?
Whether you'll be barbecuing in your backyard or attending local Louisville area events, keeping the forecast in mind and dressing appropriately will help ensure a fun time.
The seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service of Louisville shows likely showers as of Tuesday. Here's what we know.
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Fourth of July weather forecast in Louisville
According to the NWS of Louisville seven-day forecast. the city will see a high of 88 with southwest winds of 3 to 6 mph on the Fourth. The chance of precipitation 90% with showers and a possible thunderstorm. New rainfall could amount between a quarter and half an inch.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8 p.m. on Thursday night with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 73. The chance of precipitation is 60% with new rainfall amounting to less than a tenth of an inch.
Fourth of July weekend weather predictions
Friday
The chance of precipitation is 80% on Friday with showers and a possible thunderstorm. Temperatures will reach a high near 88.
On Friday night, the chance of precipitation is 80% with a low around 69. Showers and a possible storm could occur before 8 p.m. with a chance of showers and storms up to 2 a.m.
Saturday
Saturday is forecasted to be mostly sunny with a high of 86. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low of 66.
Sunday
Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 88. There's a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday night with partly cloudy skies and a low around 69.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: 2024 Fourth of July weather: What will weather be like in Louisville?
