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What will weather be like for Thunder Over Louisville, Kentucky Derby? Latest forecast
Kentucky Derby Festival Thunder Over Louisville fireworks show
The 30-minute fireworks show was part of the kickoff 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival.
By Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal, Louisville Courier Journal
Thunder Over Louisville is here, and the 150th Kentucky Derby isn’t too far off. While some individuals may plan to attend rain or shine, others may look to the forecast to sway their decision.
Here’s what is expected for Saturday.
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Thunder Over Louisville weather forecast
According to Louisville’s National Weather Service, Saturday will be sunny with a high near 60. West winds between 7-13 mph with gusts up to 21 mph are expected.
Saturday should be mostly cloudy with a low near 40. Northwest winds 6-8 mph are expected.
Temperatures around fireworks time should be in the upper 50s with cloudy skies.
Kentucky Derby weather
According to the monthly forecast for Louisville from Accuweather, Kentucky Derby day is expected to be cloudy with a high near 78 and a low near 61.
The Weather Channel reported different findings in its monthly forecast, predicting clouds and rain, with a high near 77 and low around 58.
When is Thunder Over Louisville 2024?
Thunder Over Louisville is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, with the theme “Celebrating Derby 150,” according to the Thunder Over Louisville website.
Where is Thunder Over Louisville?
Thunder Over Louisville takes place at Waterfront Park, 129 E. River Road, in downtown Louisville.
What is Thunder Over Louisville?
Thunder Over Louisville is a beloved community event that kicks off the Kentucky Derby Festival each year. The annual event is hosted in downtown to kick off Kentucky Derby celebrations and festivities. The Kentucky Derby Festival offers more than 70 events ahead of the Run for the Roses, beginning with Thunder, with a stunning firework display and aircraft show.
When did Thunder Over Louisville start?
The first official Thunder Over Louisville took place in 1991. The year prior, “opening ceremonies” were hosted at Cardinal Stadium to kick off the celebration for the Kentucky Derby, featuring a firework show and artist Janie Fricke. Over time, the event developed into what it is today, one of the nation’s best fireworks displays and air shows.
When is the 150th Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is slated for Saturday, May 4, 2024. Times are currently unavailable.
Where is the 2024 Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is hosted at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
What is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby, commonly called the “Run for the Roses,” began in 1875. The annual horse race takes place at Louisville’s Churchill Downs and marks the first leg of the Triple Crown. The other two races include the Belmont Stakes in New York and the Preakness Stakes in Maryland. With the Kentucky Derby also comes weeks of festivities around Louisville leading up to race day, put on by the Kentucky Derby Festival.
Kentucky
Kentucky is poised to land either Donnie Freeman or Sebastian Rancik this weekend, per report
Jones posted on Twitter that “Kentucky will have (absent a major change) either Freeman or Rancik by tomorrow,” while also noting the Wildcats still need to add another shooter and another big to round out the roster.
One of the top targets is Donnie Freeman, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound sophomore forward transferring from Syracuse. Freeman arrived in Lexington on Tuesday night and began his visit on Wednesday before leaving without a commitment. While there was concern he could land at UConn, that visit has since been canceled, leaving Kentucky and St. John’s as the top teams.
Freeman averaged 16.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game last season, while adding nearly a block and a steal per contest. He shot 47.4% from the field but 30.2% from 3-point range across 23 games.
The other option is Sebastian Rancik, a 6-foot-11, 220-pound sophomore forward transferring from Colorado. Rancik visited Kentucky starting Wednesday through Thursday and brings a versatile skill set, averaging 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game while shooting 33.1% from 3.
Either Freeman or Rancik would provide a significant boost at the power forward position for head coach Mark Pope. Kentucky has already added guards Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins in the portal.
Kentucky football coach Will Stein reflects on new position
Will Stein was officially introduced to fans and media as the head coach for the Kentucky Wildcats, replacing Mark Stoops.
LEXINGTON — Kentucky football had its first spring game under new coach Will Stein at Kroger Field on Saturday.
The offense, in blue jerseys, had its moments. So too the defense, donning white uniforms.
Ultimately, the blue squad earned a 23-18 victory in a game called just after noon because of inclement weather.
Stein admitted he “got emotional” as he charged onto the field prior to kickoff.
“I know it wasn’t a real game, but when I ran on the field, I definitely — man, I felt it,” he said. “It was like a wave running over me. And very, very, just cool.”
While it doesn’t count in the standings, Stein walked away pleased.
“I think we got a lot of really good work,” he said. “That’s the goal of spring is to improve with fundamentals and technique, learn how to practice, learn what winning edges that we need throughout spring to go into summer and fall and prepare the team for play. And we came out of the scrimmage clean. There (were) no injuries, which to me, that’s the biggest win of the day. I could (not) care less about the score.
“If we come out clean, that’s good. The Wildcats won.”
New starting QB Kenny Minchey looked about as expected, with sharp passes evened out by moments of inconsistency. Martels Carter Jr., a defensive back who is lining up at running back this spring, scored a touchdown and had several nice runs.
And the defense forced multiple three-and-outs and also picked off one Minchey pass on a two-point conversion.
This story will be updated.
Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on X at @RyanABlack.
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