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Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ)

Lat: 39.77°NLon: 94.91°WElev: 823ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

55°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 26 Apr 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Lancaster KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 54. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms

    Low: 54 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

    High: 76 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

    Low: 63 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 79 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 60 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 74 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 48 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    Sunny

    High: 72 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 51 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 54. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Lancaster KS
 39.53°N 95.32°W (Elev. 1106 ft)
Last Update:
2:40 am CDT Apr 26, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Apr 26, 2024-6pm CDT May 2, 2024
 
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