News Summary
Lexington is set to experience a week of changing weather, starting with warm temperatures on Sunday but dropping significantly as rain showers and cooler air move in. Daily highs will fluctuate from the 80s down to the 40s, with rain expected mid-week and a chance of thunderstorms. Residents should prepare for a mix of clouds and sun with occasional rain throughout the week, especially on Thursday.
Weather Outlook: Cooler Temperatures and Rain Showers Expected in Lexington This Week
Lexington is anticipating a week characterized by fluctuating temperatures and the possibility of rain showers, starting with a blend of sun and clouds on Sunday. With a high temperature near 80°F and southwest winds ranging from 10 to 15 mph, the day may also see stray shower activity and potentially a thunderstorm. As evening approaches, temperatures are expected to drop to the 40s, following rain showers that will move out by nightfall.
Come Monday, residents can expect cloudy conditions with morning temperatures in the 40s. The afternoon will bring some clearing, leading to a mix of sun and clouds, but high temperatures will only reach the low to mid-50s. By Monday evening, mostly cloudy skies will prevail, along with the chance of a passing stray shower. Overnight temperatures will decline to the mid to upper 20s.
Tuesday will present mostly sunny but chilly conditions, with high temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. Clear skies are forecasted for Tuesday night, leading to another set of lows in the mid to upper 20s.
On Wednesday, Lexington can expect a mix of partly to mostly cloudy skies, with milder high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 50s. Late at night, more rain is predicted to arrive after midnight, with Wednesday night lows settling in the mid to upper 40s.
The weather will transition on Thursday, bringing mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers throughout the day. Temperatures will be breezy, reaching low to mid-60s in the daytime. Rain is expected early Thursday evening, with overnight temperatures dipping back into the upper 30s to low 40s.
Friday is forecasted to have more clouds than sun, along with a slight chance of rain. Daytime highs will be in the low to mid-50s, and nighttime lows will fall into the mid to upper 30s.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday will likely feature partly cloudy skies, with temperatures reaching around the 50s. Sunday could climb into the 60s, creating a warmer conclusion to the week.
Additional Weather Details for the Week
- Sunday: High near 80°F, southwest winds 10-15 mph, chance of thunderstorm, evening temperatures in 40s.
- Monday: Start cloudy, highs low to mid-50s, mostly cloudy evening, overnight lows mid to upper 20s.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, chilly with high temperatures mid to upper 40s, clear night.
- Wednesday: Partly to mostly cloudy, highs mid to upper 50s, rain after midnight.
- Thursday: Cloudy with showers, high temperatures low to mid-60s, evening rain decreases temperature.
- Friday: More clouds than sun, slight rain chance, highs low to mid-50s, lows mid to upper 30s.
- Weekend: Partly cloudy Saturday, highs around 50s, highs in the 60s on Sunday.
Overall, Lexington residents should prepare for a week of varying weather patterns with cooler temperatures and the likelihood of rain, especially mid-week.
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