Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.20 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	9 Sep 1:54 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

Overnight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
then Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 85. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.