Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and California; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest and California this week with limited nighttime relief. Heavy rainfall will lead to localized areas of flash flooding in parts of the Ohio Valley/Central Appalachians. Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across the northern Rockies and High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	10 Sep 12:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Lexington KY

Overnight
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Low around 72. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 79. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.