Heat and Fire Weather Concerns West; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms from Plains to mid-Atlantic

Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is expected from the Central Plains to the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and across the Southeast. Severe weather from the Upper Midwest to Central Plains increases on Friday. Major to Extreme HeatRisk continues across the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley late this week. Fire weather concerns for the northern Rockies and northern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	10 Sep 7:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 84. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 67. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.