Severe Weather Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.

Dangerous severe weather will continue overnight in the nationâ€™s heartland with potentially intense tornadoes and very large hail. The threat for severe weather will shift eastward into the Ohio Valley and mid-South on Tuesday. Farther west on the back side of this large storm system, strong winds and critical fire weather will affect the southern and central High Plains through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SW 13 mph
Barometer	29.72 in (1005.3 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 May 12:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Keene KY

Flood Watch May 8, 02:00am until May 9, 08:00am

Tornado Watch until May 8, 03:00am

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Flood Watch

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until May 8, 03:00am
NOW until 3:00am Wed
Tornado Watch
Overnight
Low: 64 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 50 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 68 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 64. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 77. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 70.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.