Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03° N Lon: 84.61° W Elev: 955 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Jul 8:54 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Woodford County

Today
Sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms in the late morning and early afternoon. Thunderstorms likely late in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 70 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.
Friday
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Saturday
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of thunderstorms 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of thunderstorms 40 percent.
Wednesday
Sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of thunderstorms 30 percent.



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