Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oakley Municipal Airport (KOEL)

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

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Jul 12:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles E Russell Springs KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming north.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Low around 59. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming north.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 59. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles E Russell Springs KS
 38.89°N 101.01°W
12:43 am CDT Jul 16, 2025
1am CDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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