Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 94.74°WElev: 1096ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1008.0 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Oct 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Lenexa KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 67. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 74. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Lenexa KS
 38.99°N 94.74°W (Elev. 906 ft)
6:11 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
7pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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