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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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Sep 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 77 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Clear

    Low: 53 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 80 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 6 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 57 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 80 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 60 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 81 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 61 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 77 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Lexington KY
 38.03°N 84.46°W (Elev. 1004 ft)
Last Update:
1:12 pm EDT Sep 23, 2023
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Sep 23, 2023-6pm EDT Sep 29, 2023
 
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