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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 94.74°WElev: 1096ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.82 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Sep 6:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Shawnee KSSimilar City Names

Today
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after midnight. Low around 68. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. 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 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 18 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 69.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 51.