Hold on to your hats, it will be breezy for most of Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, a wind advisory is in effect for the Louisville metro area, as well as most of Kentucky, until 7 p.m.
“A strong low-pressure system will bring gusty and westerly winds to our region today,” the weather service said in a Facebook post. “Peak gusts can occasionally reach a range of 40 to 55 km per hour.”
The weather service advised residents to secure loose outdoor items, including Christmas decorations, and be aware that small tree limbs and weak trees could fall.
As of 2 p.m., there were some reports of power outages spread across Jefferson County, with most of them in northeastern Louisville. LG&E estimated that 1,190 customers in Jefferson County were without power.
The advisory comes after Louisville received moderate to heavy rain at times on Friday and Saturday. The weather service declared the weather pattern to be “spring-like,” with highs in the 60s.
Although strong winds are expected to diminish Monday, high temperatures are expected Monday and Tuesday, followed by a cooler cycle for the rest of the week. According to the Climate Prediction Center, Kentucky and much of the eastern half of the U.S. will experience below-average temperatures in early January.
Louisville 5-day forecast from the National Weather Service
Sunday evening: A 30% chance of showers, mainly before 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday: A small chance of showers between 12 noon and 1 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday evening: Showers, mostly after 1 a.m. Low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between four and a quarter inches are possible.
Tuesday: Showers. High near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph, west in the afternoon. Wind gusts of up to 20 km/h can occur. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between four and a quarter inches are possible.
Tuesday evening: 30 percent chance of showers before 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday evening: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Reach reporter Leo Bertucci at lbertucci@gannett.com or @leober2chee on X, formerly known as Twitter
This article originally appeared in the Louisville Courier Journal: Weather in Louisville, Kentucky: Gusty winds followed by cooler temperatures
