Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 12 Jul 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alton KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alton KS
 39.46°N 98.95°W (Elev. 1634 ft)
9:41 am CDT Jul 12, 2026
1pm CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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