Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	17 Jun 4:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Lexington KY

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Juneteenth
High: 80 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 70. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 80. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 92.