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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.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 2 Aug 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Atchison KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light east southeast wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light east southeast wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
Atchison KS
 39.57°N 95.14°W (Elev. 1004 ft)
Last Update:
2:16 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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