Ophelia Impacting the East; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Threats for the Center of the Nation

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will affect the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. For the center of the nation, a cold front will focus showers and thunderstorms, some severe with excessive rainfall and flash flooding, through the weekend. Meanwhile, much cooler temperatures and a wet weather pattern enters the Pacific Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Sep 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Clear

    Low: 53 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 80 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 6 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 57 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 81 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 6 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 59 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 82 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 61 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 77 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 60 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Lexington KY
 38.05°N 84.46°W (Elev. 1027 ft)
5:12 pm EDT Sep 23, 2023
5pm EDT Sep 23, 2023-6pm EDT Sep 30, 2023
 
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