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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

Lat: 44.6653°NLon: 121.1564°WElev: 2427.0ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.37 in (1028.45 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 06 Mar 08:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Madras OR

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light south wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light south wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
Madras OR
 44.64°N 121.12°W (Elev. 2398 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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