Ophelia Impacting the East; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Threats for the Center of the Nation

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will affect the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. For the center of the nation, a cold front will focus showers and thunderstorms, some severe with excessive rainfall and flash flooding, through the weekend. Meanwhile, much cooler temperatures and a wet weather pattern enters the Pacific Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Sep 5:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 80 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 58 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 81 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 6 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 59 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 83 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 62 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 81 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 61 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 79 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY
 38.04°N 84.55°W (Elev. 909 ft)
4:12 am EDT Sep 24, 2023
6am EDT Sep 24, 2023-6pm EDT Sep 30, 2023
 
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