Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	15 Jul 10:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Lexington KY

Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 89. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Tuesday

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