Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	16 Jun 4:54 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Salvisa KY

Today
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Juneteenth
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Juneteenth

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.