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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.03 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Jun 12:54 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Lexington KY

Overnight
Low: 68 °F
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Juneteenth
High: 82 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 69. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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 79. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Juneteenth

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 90.