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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

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

A Few Clouds

62°F

17°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Osborne KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Osborne KS
 39.46°N 98.81°W (Elev. 1624 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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