Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall and Dangerous Heat

Severe thunderstorms are expected today and Friday from the upper Midwest, central Great Lakes into the Ohio and mid-Mississippi Valley's. In addition, heavy rainfall threat increases on Friday across the Ohio Valley. Meanwhile, early summer-like heat wave across portions of southern Texas with new daily records are forecast today and through the weekend; The heat spreads across the Gulf States. 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

74°F

23°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.75 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 May 12:54 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Midway KY

Overnight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.