Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Heat Wave in the Central U.S.

Numerous severe storms with a potential for severe wind gusts, tornadoes (some potentially strong), and very large hail are expected in parts of the central and northern Plains. Heavy rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of the northern Plains and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast. Fire weather concerns persist in the Four Corners Region. Hot and humid expected in the central U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SW 16 G 26 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	1.25 mi
Last update	9 Jun 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

Flood Watch June 9, 10:17am until June 10, 12:00pm

Flood Advisory until June 9, 01:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Advisory

Flood Watch June 9, 10:17am until June 10, 12:00pm
Flood Advisory until June 9, 01:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 78 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 85.