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Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 30 Jul 5:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Nicholasville KY

Heat Advisory July 30, 06:50pm until July 30, 08:00pm
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    Heat Advisory July 30, 06:50pm until July 30, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Nicholasville KY
 37.83°N 84.51°W (Elev. 810 ft)
Last Update:
6:14 pm EDT Jul 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Jul 30, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 6, 2025
 
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