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Severe Thunderstorms in Northwest Texas; Dry Conditions and Gusty Winds Across Colorado

A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and gusty winds will be possible this afternoon and evening across northwest Texas. Dry conditions and gusty winds will persist across southern Colorado today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington, Jim Kelly Field Airport (KLXN)

Lat: 40.79°NLon: 99.78°WElev: 2415ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 23 Apr 7:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Elwood NE

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Sunny and
    Breezy

    High: 68 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 39 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 68 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Showers

    Low: 45 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 65 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Low around 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 51 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 72 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 69 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Low around 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Elwood NE
 40.6°N 99.92°W (Elev. 2615 ft)
Last Update:
6:15 am CDT Apr 23, 2024
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Apr 23, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2024
 
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