Lexington Weather

Lexington, Massachusetts, USA

68°F
8/24/2026 1:41am 
  • Lexington Conditions: Partly cloudy
  • Temperature: 67.8°F / 19.9°C 
  • Dew Point: 66.6°FIncreased 0.2°Fsince last hour.
  • Relative Humidity: 96%Increased 1.0% since last hour.
  • Wind: Calm, 10-min avg: Calm, gust: None
  • Barometer: 29.81 in Steady
  • Visibility: 10 miles
  • Rain Today: 0.00 in
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Watches, Warnings, and Advisories

Issued by the National Weather Service - NWS Phoenix

    EXTREME HEAT WARNING  

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 10:23AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SATURDAY

Areas Affected: Northwest Valley; Buckeye/Avondale; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; East Valley; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Likely

Alert Sent: Sunday 10:23am MST

Alert Effective: Sunday 10:23am MST

Alert Expires: Monday 3:00am MST (expect updated alert by this time)

Event Onset: Sunday 10:23am MST

Event Ends: Saturday 8:00pm MST

Issued by: NWS Phoenix AZ

Details: 
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107 to
115 expected. Major to Extreme Heat Risk.

* WHERE...The Phoenix metropolitan area.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat
exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat
stroke.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free
cooling center, transportation, water and more.
https://www.maricopa.gov/heat

Information: 
An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures,
even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to
lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.

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Codes: AZZ537, AZZ540, AZZ542, AZZ543, AZZ544, AZZ546, AZZ548, AZZ550, AZZ551
Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.feafb24c192db0993ef5a7ca3d0abe57a867f3ad.003.1

 

    SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT  

Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 8:47PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ACROSS MARICOPA AND PINAL COUNTIES

Areas Affected: Buckeye/Avondale; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Observed

Alert Sent: Sunday 8:47pm MST

Alert Effective: Sunday 8:47pm MST

Alert Expires: Sunday 10:45pm MST

Event Onset: Sunday 8:47pm MST

Issued by: NWS Phoenix AZ

Details: 
...STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ACROSS MARICOPA AND PINAL COUNTIES...

At 847 PM MST, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from San Tan Mountain Park to near Maricopa to
13 miles east of Kaka. Movement was northwest at 10 mph.

Conditions are becoming more favorable for the development of
additional thunderstorms. Some storms may become strong to severe.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail will be possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Casa Grande, Apache Junction,
Florence, Coolidge, East Mesa, Gold Canyon, Sun Lakes, Maricopa,
Queen Creek, Arizona City, Gold Camp, Usery Mountain Park, San Tan
Valley, Seville, Florence Junction, and Fiesta Mall.

This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 157 and 204.
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 139 and 178.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 176 and 214.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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Codes: AZZ540, AZZ548, AZZ549, AZZ550, AZZ551, AZZ552, AZZ553, AZZ554, AZZ555, AZZ559
Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.11ff629526d44c3e29aad77a54f4286bf181532d.001.1