Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Norton Municipal Airport (KNRN)

Lat: 39.85°NLon: 99.89°WElev: 2384ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 14 mph
Barometer 29.72 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Almena KS

Flood Watch September 30, 02:53pm until October 1, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch September 30, 02:53pm until October 1, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm.  Patchy fog before noon.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 63. Northeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog. High near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 63. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Almena KS
 39.88°N 99.71°W
2:02 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
2pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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