The gigantic heat dome that baked the Southwest is creeping eastward and could end up being one of the most expansive heat waves in American history, officials say.
Lexington, NE
Right Now
32°
- Humidity: 57%
- Feels Like: 23°
- Heat Index: 32°
- Wind: 10 mph
- Wind Chill: 23°
- UV Index: 5 Moderate
- Sunrise: 07:30:18 AM
- Sunset: 07:58:44 PM
- Dew Point: 18°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Lots of sunshine. High 56F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Some clouds. Low 32F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow
Windy with a few clouds from time to time. High around 70F. Winds S at 25 to 35 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
Weather Alert
...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions will Return Friday and likely again Saturday to at least parts of the local area... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
4 AM
30°
10 mph
1%
4 AM
30°
Wind: N @ 10 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 60%
Wind Chill: 22°
Heat Index: 30°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 18°
5 AM
29°
10 mph
1%
5 AM
29°
Wind: N @ 10 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 65%
Wind Chill: 21°
Heat Index: 29°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 19°
6 AM
29°
9 mph
1%
6 AM
29°
Wind: N @ 9 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 21°
Heat Index: 29°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 20°
7 AM
28°
10 mph
1%
7 AM
28°
Wind: N @ 10 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 69%
Wind Chill: 19°
Heat Index: 28°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 19°
8 AM
28°
10 mph
1%
8 AM
28°
Wind: N @ 10 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 69%
Wind Chill: 19°
Heat Index: 28°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 19°
9 AM
33°
13 mph
0%
9 AM
33°
Wind: N @ 13 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 58%
Wind Chill: 24°
Heat Index: 33°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 20°
10 AM
39°
16 mph
0%
10 AM
39°
Wind: N @ 16 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 46%
Wind Chill: 30°
Heat Index: 39°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 20°
11 AM
44°
16 mph
0%
11 AM
44°
Wind: N @ 16 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 35%
Wind Chill: 36°
Heat Index: 44°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 18°
12 PM
47°
14 mph
0%
12 PM
47°
Wind: NNE @ 14 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 23%
Wind Chill: 41°
Heat Index: 47°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 11°
1 PM
50°
13 mph
0%
1 PM
50°
Wind: NNE @ 13 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 18%
Wind Chill: 45°
Heat Index: 50°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 8°
2 PM
52°
12 mph
0%
2 PM
52°
Wind: NNE @ 12 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 15%
Wind Chill: 47°
Heat Index: 52°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 6°
3 PM
54°
11 mph
0%
3 PM
54°
Wind: NNE @ 11 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 13%
Wind Chill: 50°
Heat Index: 54°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 3°
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