Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	12 Oct 4:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 40 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 66. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 71.