Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast, Montana, and Iowa; Lowell Begins to Impact Hawaii

Strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rain are expected across portions of the Southeast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail across portions of Montana. Heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across Iowa and vulnerable areas in Utah. Lowell will bring heavy rain, dangerous swells and rip currents to portions of Hawaii. Sweltering heat persists across the South-Central US. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 6 Sep 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY
 38.04°N 84.58°W (Elev. 984 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Sep 6, 2026
5pm EDT Sep 6, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 13, 2026
 
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