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Tracking Major Hurricane Erin; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Major Hurricane Erin is tracking just north of the lower Bahamas today. Dangerous surf and rip current threats increase this week for most of the Atlantic coastline. Erin's outerbands may impact the Outer Banks later this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast today and Tuesday from a part of the southern Plains into the central to lower Mississippi River Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elkhart, Elkhart-Morton County Airport (KEHA)

Lat: 37°NLon: 101.88°WElev: 3622ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 18 Aug 9:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Johnson City KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 98. North northeast wind 8 to 17 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 12 to 17 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 5 to 14 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind 5 to 14 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 98. North northeast wind 8 to 17 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 12 to 17 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 5 to 14 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind 5 to 14 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NW Johnson City KS
 37.77°N 101.93°W (Elev. 3461 ft)
Last Update:
9:00 am MDT Aug 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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