Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

Fair

104°F

40°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed S 18 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1009.1 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 10 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Cedar KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Cedar KS
 39.66°N 99.04°W (Elev. 1640 ft)
1:31 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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