Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains to the Upper Midwest

A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S and linger through much of the work week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Severe thunderstorms are possible from the southern Plains through the Upper Mississippi Valley. Fire weather concerns are expected to persist across the Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1022.6 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jun 6:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Lexington KY

Heat Advisory June 23, 07:25am until June 24, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory June 23, 07:25am until June 24, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Lexington KY
 38.05°N 84.49°W (Elev. 997 ft)
7:13 am EDT Jun 23, 2025
7am EDT Jun 23, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 29, 2025
 
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