Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (999.5 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 17 Jun 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Downs KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of sprinkles before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 67. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of sprinkles before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Downs KS
 39.56°N 98.58°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
6:36 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
7pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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