Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Stuart Powell Field Airport (KDVK)

Lat: 37.58°NLon: 84.77°WElev: 1022ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 30 Sep 7:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lancaster KY

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 80. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lancaster KY
 37.61°N 84.59°W (Elev. 984 ft)
4:46 am EDT Sep 30, 2026
7am EDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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