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

79°F

26°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.78 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	12 Oct 8:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Elwood KS

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 61 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11pm. Low around 61. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 59. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 63.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.