Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.2 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Oct 5:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Nicholasville KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 53. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 53. Light southwest wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Nicholasville KY
 37.83°N 84.51°W (Elev. 810 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Oct 5, 2026
6pm EDT Oct 5, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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