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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Possible in the Midwest; Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

Widespread heavy rains, localized flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms are possible through Friday from the Central Plains northeastward into the Middle Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region. A potential historic heat wave is possible for the Northwest this weekend. Numerous record highs are likely. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Parsons, Tri-City Airport (KPPF)

Lat: 37.33°NLon: 95.5°WElev: 899ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Jun 7:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Altoona KS

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 95 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 77 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

    High: 96 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 73 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 87. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers

    High: 87 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 67 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 82 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 66 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 84 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 87. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Altoona KS
 37.48°N 95.65°W
Last Update:
5:00 am CDT Jun 24, 2021
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Jun 24, 2021-6pm CDT Jun 30, 2021
 
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