Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 13 Jul 10:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
Lexington KY
 38.05°N 84.46°W (Elev. 1027 ft)
10:14 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
11am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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