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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 12:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY
 38.04°N 84.66°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
1:14 am EDT Aug 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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