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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City - Lee's Summit Regional Airport (KLXT)

Lat: 38.96°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 1004ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 10 Aug 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lexington MO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lexington MO
 39.19°N 93.86°W (Elev. 840 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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