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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Medicine Lodge, Medicine Lodge (KP28)

Lat: 37.28°NLon: 98.55°WElev: 1539ft.

89°F

32°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Aug 9:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Coldwater KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Coldwater KS
 37.23°N 99.23°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
7:00 pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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