Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

70°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 15 Oct 7:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

Dense Fog Advisory October 15, 08:10am until October 15, 09:00am
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    Dense Fog Advisory October 15, 08:10am until October 15, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Thu

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 57 by 5pm. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 66 °F⇓

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 6 to 11 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 57 by 5pm. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 11 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lexington KY
 38.05°N 84.46°W (Elev. 1027 ft)
7:31 am EDT Oct 15, 2026
8am EDT Oct 15, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 21, 2026
 
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