Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the Midwest into the Great Lakes Region; Significant Heat in the Southwest

Strong to severe storms may produce damaging winds, isolated hail, and a few tornadoes from the Midwest into the lower Great Lakes. These storms may also produce areas of heavy rain and flash flooding. Significant heat will continue across parts of the Desert Southwest into western Texas and north Alaska. Dangerous heat will also build into the Eastern and Central U.S. and continue into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	SW 10 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	18 Jun 11:54 am EDT

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Juneteenth
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 71.