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Heavy Rain in the Southern U.S.; Active Weather Continues in Alaska

A storm system will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding threats to portions of the Southern Plains today, the Lower Mississippi Valley Saturday, and the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. Another Bering system will impact the Alaskan West Coast and Central Interior through the weekend bringing moderate to heavy snow, high winds, and/or some blizzard conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Feb 7:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Alton KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 42. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 53. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 42. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 53. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Washington's Birthday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alton KS
 39.46°N 98.95°W (Elev. 1634 ft)
Last Update:
5:26 pm CST Feb 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CST Feb 13, 2026-6pm CST Feb 20, 2026
 
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