Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 94.74°WElev: 1096ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	E 9 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	7 Sep 6:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Stilwell KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 07:24pm until September 8, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 07:24pm until September 8, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East southeast wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 9 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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 67. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Friday

A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 87.