Louisville weather: Wind advisory Monday afternoon, cool temps

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a wind advisory for parts of Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

The advisory will last from noon to 8 p.m. Monday when winds could reach between 20 and 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, the weather service said. Power outages could occur as a result.

There is a 30% chance of rain Monday, especially for areas in Central and Northern Kentucky as well as Southern Indiana. Temperatures will only reach the upper 50s to low 60s.

The mid-week forecast, however, will see the return of sunshine and warmer temperatures, the weather service said.

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Winds may blow around unsecured objects or tree limbs, the weather service said. They recommend using "extra caution" while driving, especially a "high profile vehicle."

What's the forecast for this week in Louisville?

Monday night: Isolated showers before 8 p.m. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing with a low around 43. The chance of precipitation is 10%.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 60. West wind 14-18 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph. A low around 40.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 64 and a low around 40.

Thursday (Thurby): Sunny with a high near 70 and a low around 48.

Friday (Oaks Day): A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy with a high near 69. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Low around 51.

Saturday (Derby): Mostly sunny with a high near 75.

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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville weather: Wind advisory for Monday, May 1, 2023