Scattered storms set to pass through the Louisville metro area Monday afternoon or evening could become severe, though chances are slim, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center.
Louisville is under a marginal risk for severe weather Monday, the lowest of five levels issued by the NWS. The greatest chance for severe weather appears to be from 2-8 p.m., the National Weather Service in Louisville said in a statement Sunday.
Severe weather is more likely Monday in Lexington, Cincinnati and parts of northern, central and eastern Kentucky, according to the Storm Prediction Center map issued Sunday. The area, which includes Carroll, Franklin, Henry and Trimble counties in Kentucky, was placed under a slight risk for severe storms.
In addition to the Louisville metro, southeastern Indiana and southcentral Kentucky were included in the marginal risk area.
Scattered damaging winds, large hail and a “couple tornadoes” are the main threats Storm Prediction Center forecasters are watching, according to a report published Sunday morning. The greatest risk for a few, long-tracked tornadoes to develop appears to be from southeastern Ohio to northern West Virginia.
Louisville will see high temperatures in the upper 50s to 60s through Thursday this week, followed by a high of around 78 Friday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday night and Saturday, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service.
Louisville 3-day forecast
Monday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday night: A 30% chance of showers before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
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