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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

St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ)

Lat: 39.77°NLon: 94.91°WElev: 823ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 28 Aug 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Elwood KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 95. South wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

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

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 95. South wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Elwood KS
 39.75°N 94.89°W (Elev. 810 ft)
Last Update:
1:27 pm CDT Aug 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 4, 2026
 
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