Moke Impacts Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Great Basin to the Plains

Heavy rain and gusty winds from Tropical Storm Moke will impact the Big Island into Monday, risking life-threatening flooding and mudslides in windward and southeast areas. Severe thunderstorms are expected across the northern Rockies/Plains and northern Great Basin. Dangerous heat persists across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley, building further into the Southwest by midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

A Few Clouds

68°F

20°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Downs KS

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
Downs KS
 39.51°N 98.55°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
1:31 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
4am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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