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Current conditions at
Atkinson Municipal Airport (KPTS)
Lat: 37.45°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 950ft.
Thunderstorm in Vicinity
73°F
23°C
| Humidity | 78% |
| Wind Speed | S 15 G 23 mph |
| Barometer | 29.90 in |
| Dewpoint | 66°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 1 Apr 11:35 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles S Fort Scott KS
Flood Watch April 1, 07:00pm until April 2, 01:00pm
Today
High: 74 °F
T-storms
LikelyTonight
Low: 63 °F
Heavy Rain
then Heavy
Rain and
BreezyThursday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely and
BreezyThursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Increasing
CloudsFriday
High: 77 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Cloudy
then Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 44 °F
T-storms then
ShowersSaturday
High: 58 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 60 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Fort Scott KS
37.77°N 94.72°W (Elev. 922 ft)
37.77°N 94.72°W (Elev. 922 ft)
11:01 am CDT Apr 1, 2026
11am CDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 7, 2026
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