Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the northern Plains today through Thursday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may continue to produce flooding over parts of the southern and northern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington, Jim Kelly Field Airport (KLXN)

Lat: 40.79° N Lon: 99.78° W Elev: 2415 ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

71°F

22°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jun 6:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Dawson County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday Night
Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s.



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517 PM CDT Wed Jun 3 2026
 
 

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