Louisville could see 8 inches of rain or more by the end of this weekend’s weather event. | Photo via WHAS11.
Kentucky is set to see historic levels of rainfall this weekend, up to 8-10 inches, along with high winds + tornadoes. We’ve rounded ways to be prepared + stay safe before, during, and after the storm.
Get prepared
Mayor Craig Greenberg warned Louisville to be prepared for “all types of severe weather” this weekend, including strong winds, tornadoes, and flooding.
To stay up-to-date on all severe weather alerts in Louisville, sign up for LENSAlert. This Metro service will send texts + make phone calls with tornado warnings, flood warnings, and more. You can sign up online, download the Smart911 app, or text “LENSAlert” to 67283. Mayor Greenberg suggested having more than one source of these alerts — so do all three.
Call MSD at 502-540-6000 if you spot blocked catch basins or street flooding.
Check your own storm drains and make sure they are clear.
Move your vehicle to higher ground, if possible.
Never try to drive or walk through floodwater.
The high winds may lead to loss of power and other damage as well. Take the necessary precautions and have spare flashlights, batteries, and non-perishable food on hand. Bonus: Keep your cellphone charged as long as possible in case of a power outage.
Editor’s Note: Some events may be canceled or postponed due to weather.
Thursday, April 3
Patio Launch Party | 5-10 p.m. | High Stakes Rooftop Grill | Price of purchase | Celebrate the start of spring on this rooftop patio with a new menu, signature cocktails, and skyline views.
“Eno” | 6-9:30 p.m. | Speed Art Museum | $12 for non-members, $8 for members | See an ever-changing film about the ground-breaking recording artist Brian Eno, who produced albums for David Bowie, Talking Heads, and U2 — it’s a one-time version that will never be screened again.
Don’t Blow Your Back Out | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Sensations Salon & Spa | $85 | Learn time-saving techniques for doing your own blowouts and overnight curls.
Friday, April 4
Queens Walk the Bridge | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Big Four Bridge | Free | Get some fresh air and exercise at this low-stress, low-key meetup.
Saturday, April 5
Celebrate Punch and Mikki | Saturday, April 5-Sunday, April 6 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | Free with admission | Celebrate Louisville’s elephants before they depart for a sanctuary in Tennessee.
Give the streaming a break and tune into WXOX 97.1 FM on Thursday, April 10 at 4 p.m. for the start of Vinylthon. Community radio stations around the country, WXOX among them, will be playing all-vinyl music through Sunday, April 13 “as late as they can possibly hold up.”
Number
11,600. That’s how many Housing Choice Vouchers the Louisville Metro Housing Authority has in circulation. The federally-funded vouchers help low-income Louisvillians rent housing from private landlords.
Cause
Built 4 This Track Club + Academy will host its 2025 Relays for Inclusion event supporting athletes with special education needs and disabilities on Saturday, April 12. Register as a team or individual to race and raise money for local causes, volunteer at the event, or just attend as a spectator.
Fun Fact
This week, The Courier Journal set out to answer the question, “Why is Louisville in Eastern Time?” The city shifted its time zone in 1961 — that’s only 64 years ago. Learn more about the reasoning behind the change and its long-term effects.
Try This
New bourbon tour just dropped. Oxmoor Bourbon is now a partner with the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Tour the historic distillery Tuesdays-Saturdays starting at 10 a.m., or book a private tasting for your next event.
Sports
Pat Kelsey is on a recruiting spree, securing Ryan Conwell from Xavier. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Louisville’s cullinary scene just got a little more prestigious. Meesh Meesh chef Noam Bilitzer was nominated for a James Beard award earlier this year, and yesterday he moved on to the finals.
Answered
Answered
What Louisville establishment do you wish had a flight?
Last week, we brought you food and beverage flights around Derby City. We asked what other restaurants you’d like to see carry flights, and the top response was a Pizza Flight from The Post. One reader had another idea: “ALL of the above!”
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