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Current conditions at

Atkinson Municipal Airport (KPTS)

Lat: 37.45°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 950ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Aug 5:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Fort Scott KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 77. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 96. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 77. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 96. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Fort Scott KS
 37.75°N 94.72°W (Elev. 919 ft)
Last Update:
4:30 am CDT Aug 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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