Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Jul 3:54 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Lexington KY

Today
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. 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.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 89. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 89. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

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

Monday Night

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