Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible in the Northern and Central Plains and New Mexico; Dangerous Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging winds and isolated large hail, and heavy rainfall are possible across the northern and central Plains. Monsoonal thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding across New Mexico. Dangerous, long duration heat will continue over much of the central and eastern U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Great Bend, Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD)

Lat: 38.35°NLon: 98.87°WElev: 1886ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 29 Jul 8:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Otis KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 9 to 13 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 11 to 13 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North northeast wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 9 to 13 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 11 to 13 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North northeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 9 to 14 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Otis KS
 38.53°N 99.06°W (Elev. 2047 ft)
8:29 pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
9pm CDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 5, 2025
 
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