Dangerous Heat in the Central and Southern U.S.; Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley Tuesday, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 21 Jul 7:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Georgetown KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light east wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light east wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Georgetown KY
 38.23°N 84.44°W (Elev. 899 ft)
8:14 pm EDT Jul 21, 2025
8pm EDT Jul 21, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 28, 2025
 
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