Dangerous Heat Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.; Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley today, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jul 8:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Light southeast wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    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 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
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 60%.
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 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY
 38.1°N 84.57°W (Elev. 886 ft)
9:12 am EDT Jul 22, 2025
9am EDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 28, 2025
 
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