Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oakley Municipal Airport (KOEL)

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

Fair with Haze and Windy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	SE 32 G 39 mph
Barometer	29.71 in
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	20 Jun 5:15 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Russell Springs KS

Tornado Watch June 20, 05:24pm until June 20, 10:00pm

Blowing Dust Warning until June 20, 08:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Blowing Dust Warning

Tornado Watch June 20, 05:24pm until June 20, 10:00pm
Blowing Dust Warning until June 20, 08:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.