Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains; Dry Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather in the West

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce large to very-large hail, severe winds, tornadoes and numerous instances of flash flooding across portions of the central Plains. Scattered slow-moving storms will continue to bring a flash flooding threat to the central Gulf Coast. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across much of the western U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oakley Municipal Airport (KOEL)

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

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jun 11:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Russell Springs KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming east 10 to 15 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming east 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Russell Springs KS
 38.91°N 101.21°W
9:36 pm CDT Jun 19, 2026
11pm CDT Jun 19, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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