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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 4 Mar 5:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY
 38.19°N 84.9°W (Elev. 764 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 am EST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Mar 4, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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