Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Sep 10:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Frankfort KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Low around 66. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 66. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Frankfort KY
 38.16°N 84.79°W (Elev. 804 ft)
8:52 pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
11pm EDT Sep 10, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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