Residents in Lexington and surrounding areas are experiencing continued rain as the week progresses, following a damp start after Memorial Day. A stalled front and low pressure system have brought steady rain, causing minor flooding in some areas due to saturated ground conditions.

Weather Outlook

The weak boundary will remain over the commonwealth into Wednesday, maintaining the likelihood of scattered showers and storms. While widespread rain isn’t expected, localized heavy downpours could occur, leading to brief high water issues. A Flood Watch is in place for areas north of Lexington until early Thursday morning.

Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 70s, with muggy conditions persisting. As the week progresses, a secondary weak front is anticipated to push the boundary southward by Thursday, allowing high pressure to bring drier air into the Ohio Valley, including Kentucky.

Looking Ahead

Thursday should see a shift towards drier weather, with only a slight chance of showers near the Kentucky/Tennessee border. Most areas will enjoy a return of sunshine and pleasant temperatures around 80 degrees. The high pressure system will continue to influence the region into Friday, promising a sunny end to the week.

The final weekend of May looks promising, with a weak cold front expected to pass through on Saturday. Despite this, the day should remain mostly dry with a mix of clouds and sunshine, and temperatures in the upper 70s. As cooler high pressure moves in on Sunday, temperatures may dip slightly to the mid-70s, but sunshine will prevail, setting the stage for a pleasant start to June.

Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.