Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC)

Lat: 38.85° N Lon: 94.74° W Elev: 1096 ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 3 Aug 4:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Johnson County

Tonight
Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night Through Monday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.



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237 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026
 
 

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