Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ)

Lat: 39.77°NLon: 94.91°WElev: 823ft.

Partly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Effingham KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 87. Light south southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south southeast wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 87. Light south southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south southeast wind.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Effingham KS
 39.53°N 95.4°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
2:01 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
5am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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