Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	15 Jul 6:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely
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: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. 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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. 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 of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. 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 72. 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.