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Current conditions at

St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ)

Lat: 39.77°NLon: 94.91°WElev: 823ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain

78°F

26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 9 Aug 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Elwood KS

Flood Watch August 10, 01:00am until August 11, 07:00am
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Flood Watch

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elwood KS
 39.75°N 94.89°W (Elev. 810 ft)
Last Update:
4:26 am CDT Aug 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Aug 9, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2025
 
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