Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Light Rain

66°F

19°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	17 May 6:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 60 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.