Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest
Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >
Current conditions at
Elkhart, Elkhart-Morton County Airport (KEHA)
Lat: 37°NLon: 101.88°WElev: 3622ft.
Mostly Cloudy
94°F
34°C
| Humidity | 23% |
| Wind Speed | N 3 mph |
| Barometer | 30.02 in |
| Dewpoint | 51°F (11°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 91°F (33°C) |
| Last update | 18 Aug 5:35 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Richfield KS
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Becoming
SunnyWednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Increasing
CloudsThursday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 99 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-stormsSaturday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 99.
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Point Forecast:
Richfield KS
37.26°N 101.78°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
37.26°N 101.78°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
5:32 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
6pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
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