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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

78°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 29 Aug 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Gaylord KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 104. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 104. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 104. 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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gaylord KS
 39.66°N 98.84°W (Elev. 1673 ft)
Last Update:
11:36 pm CDT Aug 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Aug 29, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 4, 2026
 
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