Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ)

Lat: 39.77°NLon: 94.91°WElev: 823ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.83 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Oct 5:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Elwood KS

Columbus Day
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 61 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day

Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 64. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 73. North northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 63.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 70.