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Intensifying Storm Moving Across the Plains; Heavy Rain in Florida; River Flooding in the Southwest

An intensifying storm system will move into the Plains today, bringing strong winds, locally heavy rain, and scattered severe thunderstorms with a risk of damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes. Heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding will continue across eastern and southern Florida. Moderate to major river flooding will continue today across the Southwest and Four Corners Region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1021.9 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Nov 3:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lexington KYSimilar City Names

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 7 to 13 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 7 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
Lexington KYSimilar City Names
 38.05°N 84.46°W (Elev. 1027 ft)
Last Update:
3:26 pm EST Nov 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Nov 2, 2026-6pm EST Nov 9, 2026
 
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