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.

Light Rain

73°F

23°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Aug 7:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lexington KY

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Lexington KY
 38.03°N 84.49°W (Elev. 997 ft)
2:26 am EDT Aug 8, 2026
8am EDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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