Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elkhart, Elkhart-Morton County Airport (KEHA)

Lat: 37°NLon: 101.88°WElev: 3622ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 21 Sep 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Elkhart KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East northeast wind around 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 8 to 17 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 13 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 58. South wind 11 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East northeast wind around 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 8 to 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. South wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Elkhart KS
 37.01°N 101.91°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
1:31 pm CDT Sep 21, 2026
3pm CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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