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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 17 Aug 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Lexington KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. North wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Lexington KY
 38.03°N 84.52°W (Elev. 968 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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