Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 21 Sep 12:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Versailles KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. North wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Versailles KY
 38.05°N 84.72°W (Elev. 902 ft)
1:06 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
1pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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