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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed S 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 29 Aug 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alton KS

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alton KS
 39.46°N 98.95°W (Elev. 1634 ft)
Last Update:
5:46 am CDT Aug 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Aug 29, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 4, 2026
 
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