Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Oakley Municipal Airport (KOEL)

Lat: 39.11°NLon: 100.82°WElev: 3045ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity	29%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	29.88 in
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	30 Jun 3:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SE Wallace KS

This Afternoon
High: 96 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Breezy.
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Breezy.
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 98 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Patchy blowing dust before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Independence Day

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.