Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

A Few Clouds

69°F

21°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 7:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

Flood Watch August 12, 08:30pm until August 13, 08:00am

Flood Advisory until August 12, 09:00pm

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Flood Watch

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Flood Watch August 12, 08:30pm until August 13, 08:00am
Flood Advisory until August 12, 09:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 95 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.