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Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Sep 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Downs KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.

    High: 93 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Downs KS
 39.51°N 98.55°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
Last Update:
6:41 pm CDT Sep 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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