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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 17 Aug 5:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Frankfort KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. Light and variable wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Frankfort KY
 38.19°N 84.87°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
6:17 pm EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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