Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Brewster Field Airport (KHDE)

Lat: 40.45°NLon: 99.33°WElev: 2310ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 6:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Smith Center KS

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Smith Center KS
 39.77°N 98.79°W (Elev. 1808 ft)
5:06 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
6am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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