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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 94.74°WElev: 1096ft.

Thunderstorm Rain Fog/Mist

75°F

24°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Shawnee KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Shawnee KS
 39.02°N 94.8°W (Elev. 958 ft)
Last Update:
4:02 am CDT Aug 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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