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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elkhart, Elkhart-Morton County Airport (KEHA)

Lat: 37°NLon: 101.88°WElev: 3622ft.

Light Rain

63°F

17°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 6:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Elkhart KS

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

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 77 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. North wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a north wind 16 to 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 21 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 9 to 14 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 77. East southeast wind around 15 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. North wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a north wind 16 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 21 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 9 to 14 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Elkhart KS
 37.01°N 101.91°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
5:31 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
7am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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