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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
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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.
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