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Marginal Risks of Severe Storms on the Central Plains; Flash flooding on the Northern Plains; Frost & Freeze Warnings in portions of the West & Northeast

A storm system developing across the Plains may cause locally severe weather in western Kansas and southwestern Nebraska today, with isolated flash flooding possible in portions of eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Frost and Freeze Warnings are in effect for portions of the central Rockies and central Appalachians tonight into Friday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1021.9 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Oct 8:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Lexington KY

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny early, then becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny early, then becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Lexington KY
 38.01°N 84.49°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
7:12 am EDT Oct 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Oct 16, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 22, 2025
 
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