Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington, Jim Kelly Field Airport (KLXN)

Lat: 40.79°NLon: 99.78°WElev: 2415ft.

86°F

30°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	S 15 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	15 Jul 12:55 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Moorefield NE

This Afternoon
High: 95 °F
Sunny and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.