October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ)

Lat: 39.77°NLon: 94.91°WElev: 823ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Effingham KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Effingham KS
 39.53°N 95.34°W (Elev. 1020 ft)
11:37 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
11am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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