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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elkhart, Elkhart-Morton County Airport (KEHA)

Lat: 37°NLon: 101.88°WElev: 3622ft.

Light Rain

66°F

19°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Sep 8:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Richfield KS

Flood Watch September 29, 09:03pm until October 1, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch September 29, 09:03pm until October 1, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 16 to 24 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 10 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 23 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 16 to 24 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 10 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 23 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richfield KS
 37.26°N 101.78°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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