Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oberlin Municipal Airport (KOIN)

Lat: 39.83°NLon: 100.54°WElev: 2680ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 18 Aug 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Herndon KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Herndon KS
 39.81°N 100.71°W
1:31 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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