Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.83 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Last update	7 May 2:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Lexington KY

Overnight
Low: 61 °F
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Thursday
High: 78 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 45 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 64. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 70.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 49.