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

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.81 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	8 May 4:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lexington KY

Flood Watch until May 9, 08:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until May 9, 08:00am
NOW until 8:00am Thu
Flood Watch
Overnight
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Thursday
High: 79 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 67 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 64. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. High near 79. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 72.