Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 94.74°WElev: 1096ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport KS

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 8 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport KS
 38.86°N 94.72°W (Elev. 1027 ft)
10:56 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
11am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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