Hazardous Weather Outlook

DEM Blogger

June 30, 2018

Updated 5:15 pm, July 1

Thunderstorms will diminish this evening. The main threats with these storms will be brief gusty winds and heavy rainfall, as well as frequent lightning.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms through much of this week. The main threats with storms will be heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Heat index values above 100 degrees will be possible Wednesday.

Updated 2:10pm, July 1:

A flood ADVISORY has been issued for Fayette County until 3:45pm.

One inch of rain has fallen in some areas with another inch possible. Expect flooding in low lying areas.

Remember turn around, don’t drown.  Don’t drive through standing or flowing water on roadways.

More about what to do when flooding occurs at BeReadyLexington.com

Updated noon, July 1:

A few cooling showers and storms are forecast, but outside of those storms high temperatures will again climb into the 90s. Combined with high humidity, plan on peak heat indices around 100.

Practice heat safety. Check on your neighbors, the elderly, and anyone without access to air conditioning. Stay hydrated. Limit strenuous outdoor activities to the morning or late evenings. Take frequent breaks in shade. Do not forget about your pets. And never leave children, the elderly or pets unattended in vehicles.

High temperatures will again climb into the lower 90s Sunday and combined with high humidity, plan on peak heat indices in the upper 90s to lower 100s during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Practice heat safety. Check on your neighbors, the elderly, and anyone without access to air conditioning. Stay hydrated. Limit strenuous outdoor activities to the morning or late evenings. Take frequent breaks in shade. Do not forget about your pets. And never leave children, the elderly or pets unattended in vehicles.