Severe Weather Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.

Dangerous severe weather will continue overnight in the nationâ€™s heartland with potentially intense tornadoes and very large hail. The threat for severe weather will shift eastward into the Ohio Valley and mid-South on Tuesday. Farther west on the back side of this large storm system, strong winds and critical fire weather will affect the southern and central High Plains through midweek. 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

65°F

18°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	29.83 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Last update	7 May 4:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Lexington KY

Today
High: 83 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
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: 65 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 45 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 68 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 11 to 14 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. South 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. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 78. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. 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 65.

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 likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. 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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.