Yes Lexington, it’s been abnormally hot. When will it end? Here’s the forecast.

After days of above average hot temperatures, relief is arriving soon, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service.

A heat advisory is in effect for Fayette and Central Kentucky counties until 9 p.m. The NWS said expected high temperatures will be in the 90s while heat index values, meaning what it feels like, should climb into the 100s.

The hot temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur, the NWS said.

The forecast calls for temperatures to drop after the heat advisory expires. The NWS said rain and cloud cover from possible storms Wednesday should limit the high temperature to the mid 80s. A cold front behind the storm should keep the high temperature in the low to mid 80s for the rest of the week.

Exact location and timing of Wednesday’s storm chances is still unknown, but the storms aren’t expected to be severe, according to the NWS.

The Wednesday forecast and predicted high temperature for Lexington is 85 degrees while the predicted low is 66, according to the NWS. There is a 60% chance for rain and thunderstorms are possible.

There are no 90 degree days in the NWS’ seven-day forecast for Lexington.

What is the normal temperature in Lexington for July?

Since July 1, the recorded high temperature in Lexington has gone above 90 degrees in 11 days of the month, including eight of the last nine, according to NWS data. The normal July temperature range for Lexington is between 67-87 degrees and temperature values have gone above 87 degrees 12 days this month.

Lexington temperatures have only dipped below the normal temperature range four times this month, according to NWS data.

Monday was the hottest day of the month so far with a recorded high temperature of 98 degrees, according to the NWS. The predicted high temperature for Tuesday is 96 degrees, which is close to the daily record of 100 degrees set in 1980.

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