Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington, Jim Kelly Field Airport (KLXN)

Lat: 40.79°NLon: 99.78°WElev: 2415ft.

Fog/Mist

61°F

16°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 20 Jun 10:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Lexington NE

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 57. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 57. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Lexington NE
 40.78°N 99.72°W (Elev. 2392 ft)
10:01 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
10am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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