Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	SW 15 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	10 Aug 5:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Nicholasville KY

Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Partly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 6 to 9 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 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.