Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Heat Wave in the Central U.S.

Numerous severe storms with a potential for severe wind gusts, tornadoes (some potentially strong), and very large hail are expected in parts of the central and northern Plains. Heavy rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of the northern Plains and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast. Fire weather concerns persist in the Four Corners Region. Hot and humid expected in the central U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 9 Jun 9:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Stamping Ground KY

Flood Watch June 9, 10:25am until June 10, 12:00pm
Flood Advisory until June 9, 01:00pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Advisory
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    Flood Watch June 9, 10:25am until June 10, 12:00pm
    Flood Advisory until June 9, 01:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Stamping Ground KY
 38.25°N 84.73°W (Elev. 797 ft)
10:16 am EDT Jun 9, 2026
10am EDT Jun 9, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 15, 2026
 
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