Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

Lat: 44.6653°NLon: 121.1564°WElev: 2427.0ft.

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 04 Mar 05:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Madras OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 7am.  High near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 1am.  Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain between 7am and 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 7am. High near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 1am. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain between 7am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 3300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Madras OR
 44.64°N 121.09°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
5:41 am PST Mar 4, 2026
6am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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