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

88°F

31°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	SW 10 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	9 Aug 3:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Lexington KY

Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.