Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the 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.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 May 3:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Wilmore KY

Overnight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. High near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 62. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.