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Severe Thunderstorms in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Northern Plains; Flash Flooding Possible in Central Plains

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected Saturday across parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, as well as across parts of the northern Plains. Excessive rainfall over a portion of the central Plains may bring flooding Saturday and Sunday. Critical fire weather conditions will exist over the Great Basin and central and southwest Alaska Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 2 Jul 3:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 73 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 88 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 70 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Isolated
    T-storms

    High: 88 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 69 °F

  • Independence
    Day

    Independence Day: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

    High: 93 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Isolated
    T-storms

    Low: 74 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Scattered
    T-storms

    High: 94 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Scattered
    T-storms

    Low: 74 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Independence Day
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY
 38.04°N 84.55°W (Elev. 909 ft)
Last Update:
4:30 am EDT Jul 2, 2022
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Jul 2, 2022-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2022
 
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