Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Threats in the Mid-South

Severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall will remain likely tonight from parts of the mid Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys into the southern Plains before the severe weather threat shifts south on Thursday toward the Southern Plains and Southeast. Heavy mountain snow and and moderate lower elevation rain will gradually wane across the Northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Mostly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 May 11:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of sprinkles, mainly between 9am and 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 9 mph.
Friday
A chance of sprinkles, mainly between 9am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 10 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY
 37.99°N 84.55°W (Elev. 978 ft)
11:45 pm EDT May 9, 2024
12am EDT May 10, 2024-6pm EDT May 16, 2024
 
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