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Current conditions at

Atkinson Municipal Airport (KPTS)

Lat: 37.45°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 950ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 15 Aug 12:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Scott KS

Extreme Heat Warning August 15, 12:24am until August 16, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 15, 12:24am until August 16, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Scott KS
 37.84°N 94.69°W (Elev. 896 ft)
Last Update:
12:16 am CDT Aug 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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