Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Olathe, New Century Aircenter (KIXD)

Lat: 38.82°NLon: 94.89°WElev: 1086ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	E 13 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	7 Sep 10:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Gardner KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 11:54pm until September 8, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 11:54pm until September 8, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 9 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Friday

A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.