Today’s Lexington Kentucky forcast, as of 5:16 AM on Saturday, the 8th of June. Overnight, showers. Low around 68. East wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Then later, Saturday, showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 77. East wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Saturday Night, showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Then later, Sunday, showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. 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. Sunrise today will be at 6:15 am and the sun will set at 8:59 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 central Kentucky. Day one. Today and Tonight. Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected across the outlook area today. Locally heavy rainfall will be the primary weather hazard. Repeated rainfall over areas may result in flash flooding. Days two through seven. Sunday through Friday. 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 today and this weekend. A slow moving upper level low pressure system combined with tropical moisture will result in widespread shower and thunderstorm activity today through early Monday. 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. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain have fallen across the region, and isolated localized amounts up to 4 inches have been reported. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible through the weekend, with higher localized amounts. Flash flood watch remains in effect through sunday evening. The Flash Flood Watch continues 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. Periods of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall are expected to move through the watch area today through Sunday night. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rainfall can be expected with locally higher amounts possible where storms cross areas repeatedly. Flash flooding will be likely in the watch area this weekend. Never drive across flooded roadways as most deaths from flash flooding are from people getting trapped in their cars. If you live in a low-lying or flood prone area, keep an eye on water levels and be prepared to move to higher ground should flooding develop. 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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