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Isolated Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Potential in the Central U.S.

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern and central Plains today through Saturday. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the main threats. Heavy rainfall is forecast from the western Gulf Coast into the Midwest from this weekend into early next week. New and renewed river rises are possible across portions of eastern Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Mostly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed NE 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.5 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Lexington KY

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 65 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Light north wind.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 41 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    Sunny

    High: 68 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light east wind.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light east wind.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 70 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 52 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 66 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 55 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 72 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Light north wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light east wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light east wind.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Lexington KY
 38.05°N 84.41°W (Elev. 965 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm EDT May 13, 2021
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT May 13, 2021-6pm EDT May 19, 2021
 
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