Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	SW 12 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	19 Jul 2:54 pm EDT

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Showers
Likely then
Heavy Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Heavy Rain
then Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.