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Current conditions at

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

Fair and Breezy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 23 G 36 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 8 Apr 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alton KS

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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Point Forecast:
Alton KS
 39.46°N 98.95°W (Elev. 1634 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 am CDT Apr 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 14, 2026
 
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