Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	SW 12 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	13 Jul 1:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.