Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest 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.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	16 Jun 3:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Juneteenth
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 82. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 69. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 92.