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

Olathe, New Century Aircenter (KIXD)

Lat: 38.82°NLon: 94.89°WElev: 1086ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Gardner KS

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 67. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm.  High near 71. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 58. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11pm. Low around 67. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. High near 71. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
Gardner KS
 38.82°N 94.92°W (Elev. 1047 ft)
7:07 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
7am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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