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Tropical System in the Gulf of Mexico; Excessive Rainfall and Severe Storm Potential for the Plains

A tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to track southward and away from Florida; However, this system will enhance rainfall potential across South Florida through Friday. Meanwhile, heavy to excessive rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected for portions of the Plains. For the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, new daily record high temperatures are expected later Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Atkinson Municipal Airport (KPTS)

Lat: 37.45°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 950ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jun 3:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Scott KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 66. East wind around 6 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 66 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 88 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 65 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 89 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 63 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    Sunny

    High: 91 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

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

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 63 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    Sunny

    High: 90 °F

  • Monday
    Night

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

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 63 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 66. East wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
Fort Scott KS
 37.84°N 94.72°W (Elev. 787 ft)
Last Update:
2:14 am CDT Jun 2, 2023
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Jun 2, 2023-6pm CDT Jun 8, 2023
 
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