Heavy to Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms producing excessive rainfall and potential flooding concerns will continue through tonight from the Southern Plains to the East Coast. Areas of greatest concern for flooding are over central Texas and the Mid-Atlantic. Heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue through Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	13 Jul 7:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light south wind.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.