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Tropical Storm Ophelia Approaching the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Threats

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will impact the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Meanwhile, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the central U.S. including heavy to excessive rainfall through this weekend. For the Intermountain region, below normal temperatures and some snow for the higher elevations. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

56°F

13°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 3:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Lexington KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 80 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Clear

    Low: 51 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 6 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 79 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 6 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 56 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 79 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 58 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 81 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 60 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 77 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Lexington KY
 38.12°N 84.51°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
4:12 am EDT Sep 23, 2023
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Sep 23, 2023-6pm EDT Sep 29, 2023
 
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