Kentucky and southern Indiana are under a winter storm watch due to the significant winter weather expected to hit the areas. Severe winter weather can mean you need to take precautions to prevent your pipes from freezing.
A “significant winter storm” is expected to move into southern Indiana and Kentucky from Sunday morning into Monday, according to NWS.
Here’s what to know:
How do I prevent my pipes from freezing?
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When temperatures are below freezing it’s wise to let your faucets constantly drip so that the water in them continues to flow. If it’s flowing, it’s less likely to freeze.
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You might have a water line in your garage. If this is the case, don’t forget to close your garage door.
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The Red Cross says to constantly heat your home at the same temperature day and night. While this may make your energy bill go up, it will prevent an even more costly cleanup.
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Insulate the pipes by going to a Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards or other home improvement store and buying foam pipe insulation or insulation tape.
How do I thaw my pipes?
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Keep your faucets on. If the pipes can thaw naturally, the running water could help break up the remainder of the ice in the pipes.
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If this does not work, safely apply some sort of heat to your pipes. You can use everything from a heated blanket to a hairdryer. The American Red Cross recommends you continue to apply the heat to the pipes until your normal water pressure has returned.
Louisville forecast
Friday Louisville weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38 degrees. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday night Louisville weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 19 degrees. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Louisville weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32 degrees. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday night Louisville weather
A 20% chance of snow showers after 1 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 24 degrees. Calm wind.
Sunday Louisville weather
Snow showers, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 1 p.m., then snow showers and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet after 4 p.m. High near 33 degrees. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday night Louisville weather
Rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 4 a.m. Low around 26 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday Louisville weather
A 50% chance of snow before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31 degrees.
Monday night Louisville weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18 degrees.
Breaking News Reporter Marina Johnson contributed this article.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky winter storm 2025: How to prevent your pipes from freezing