Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 1:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Versailles KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 5am, then showers likely after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 5am, then showers likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Versailles KY
 38.02°N 84.69°W (Elev. 951 ft)
1:26 am EDT Aug 18, 2026
1am EDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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