Near record-breaking warmth and gusty winds for Election Day

LATEST FORECAST

WEATHER HEADLINES

• NEXT 12: Highs around 80° this afternoon with wind gusts around 35 MPH
• SHORT TERM: Rain will begin overnight and continue into Wednesday
• LONG TERM: Another system will bring rain to the region this weekend

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – We'll see a mix of sun and clouds today as temperatures climb into the upper 70s and low 80s; Today's record high temperature in Louisville is 80°F. Wind gusts between 30 and 40 MPH remain possible.

The rain will continue until after polls close. Rain will move into the region this evening and will increase overnight. Gusty winds between 20 and 30 MPH remain possible; Storms are not expected. Rain and persistent southerly winds will limit lows to the 50s and 60s.

The widespread rain on Wednesday morning will become more isolated in the afternoon hours. As the second half of tomorrow becomes drier, clouds will remain overhead. Wednesday will be cooler behind the front with highs in the 60s.

As the cold front stalls across the region, isolated showers will continue to be possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Expect lows in the 50s.

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