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Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 94.74°WElev: 1096ft.

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index108°F (42°C)
Last update 27 Jul 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Olathe KS

Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 03:16pm until July 28, 07:00am
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 03:16pm until July 28, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 68.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Olathe KS
 38.93°N 94.83°W (Elev. 1043 ft)
Last Update:
2:37 pm CDT Jul 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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