Today’s weather forecast for Lexington Kentucky, as of 5:16 AM on Friday, the 7th of June. Overnight, showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Then, Friday, showers likely before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday Night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Then later, Saturday, a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Sunrise today will be at 6:15 am and the sun will set at 8:58 pm.

There are 2 local weather hazards at the time of this report. Here are those local weather hazards.

Hazardous Weather Outlook. Flash flood watch in effect through sunday evening. This hazardous weather outlook is for north central and east central Kentucky. Day one. Today and Tonight. Scattered to numerous pulse thunderstorms are expected through late this evening. These slow moving storms could produce locally torrential downpours and flooding. Cloud to ground lightning is also a hazard. Days two through seven. Saturday through Thursday. Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected through Monday as a slow moving low pressure system moves through the outlook area. Locally heavy rainfall will be the primary weather hazard and repeated rainfall over areas may result in flash flooding. The slow motion of storms also increases the risk for flooding. Spotter information statement. Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall and any instances of flooding to the National Weather Service.

Flood Watch. Flash flooding possible across central kentucky this weekend. A slow moving upper level low pressure system combined with tropical moisture will result in widespread shower and thunderstorm activity today through the upcoming weekend. Steering currents in the atmosphere are expected to be rather weak and any thunderstorm will move very slowly and will be able to produce a lot of rainfall in a short period of time. Total rainfall amounts of 2-3 inches are expected across the region. However, localized amounts of 4-6 inches will be possible which will lead to flash flooding in some spots. Flash flood watch in effect through sunday evening. The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a. Flash Flood Watch for portions of east central Kentucky, north central Kentucky, northwest Kentucky, and south central Kentucky, including the following areas, in east central Kentucky, Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Scott, and Woodford. In north central Kentucky, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Hardin, Henry, Jefferson, Larue, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, and Washington. In northwest Kentucky, Hancock and Ohio. In south central Kentucky, Adair, Allen, Barren, Butler, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hart, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Simpson, Taylor, and Warren. Through Sunday evening. Period of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall are expected to move across the watch area today through Sunday night. Where storms move over the same area repeatedly, flash flooding is likely. Precautionary/preparedness actions. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

See you tomorrow!

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