Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	NW 6 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	18 Aug 5:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lexington KY

Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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 64.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.