Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Flash Flooding Threats in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Four Corners Region

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. this week. Heavy rainfall may bring significant flash flooding across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through the night, and additional flash flooding concerns across New England on Wednesday. Monsoonal thunderstorms will bring a flash flood risk to the Four Corners region, especially in burn scar areas Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 94.74°WElev: 1096ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Jul 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Olathe KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light east southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 97. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 97. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Olathe KS
 38.91°N 94.83°W (Elev. 997 ft)
1:26 am CDT Jul 29, 2026
2am CDT Jul 29, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 4, 2026
 
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