Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington, Jim Kelly Field Airport (KLXN)

Lat: 40.79°NLon: 99.78°WElev: 2415ft.

Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 21 May 9:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Overton NE

Flood Watch May 21, 10:20am until May 21, 01:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch May 21, 10:20am until May 21, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Tue

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 64 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. High near 64. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Memorial Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Overton NE
 40.68°N 99.55°W (Elev. 2310 ft)
10:15 am CDT May 21, 2024
10am CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 27, 2024
 
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