Heavy to Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms producing excessive rainfall and potential flooding concerns will continue through tonight from the Southern Plains to the East Coast. Areas of greatest concern for flooding are over central Texas and the Mid-Atlantic. Heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue through Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

A Few Clouds

70°F

21°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Jul 6:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Ford KY

Today
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 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

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.