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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 4 Mar 5:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lexington KY
 38.05°N 84.46°W (Elev. 1027 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 am EST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Mar 4, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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