Lexington’s weather forecast for today, reported at 5:16 AM on Saturday, the 22nd of June. Overnight, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Then later, Saturday, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 3pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday Night, scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Then, Sunday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Sunrise today will be at 6:15 am and the sun will set at 9:04 pm.

There is one local weather hazard at the time of this report. Here’s that local weather hazard.

Hazardous Weather Outlook. This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Indiana and Central Kentucky. Day one. Today and Tonight. Another round of thunderstorms will move through the region this morning, with scattered thunderstorm development possible this afternoon. Locally heavy rain and gusty winds will be the main threats. Days two through seven. Sunday through Friday. Thunderstorms are again forecast for Sunday and Monday. While some of these storms could become strong enough to produce damaging winds, rainfall amounts are not expected to be as heavy as in some recent storms. Even so, with soil in the area still saturated, some localized flooding could occur with a brief heavy downpour. Spotter information statement. Spotter activation may be needed at times through Monday.

Stay tuned for weather updates since the weather’s always changing.

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