Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	7 Aug 8:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Lexington KY

Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light south wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.