Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bartlesville, Bartlesville Municipal Airport (KBVO)

Lat: 36.77°NLon: 96.03°WElev: 712ft.

A Few Clouds

102°F

39°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.01 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index106°F (41°C)
Last update 9 Sep 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Elgin KS

Heat Advisory until September 9, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until September 9, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 105 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm.  High near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. High near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Elgin KS
 36.97°N 96.23°W
2:01 pm CDT Sep 9, 2026
2pm CDT Sep 9, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 15, 2026
 
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