Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair and Breezy

74°F

23°C

Humidity	15%
Wind Speed	N 23 G 29 mph
Barometer	29.59 in (1000.6 mb)
Dewpoint	24°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 11:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Alexander KS

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Gradual
Clearing
Friday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 47 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 45 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 71 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 14 to 17 mph.

Tonight

Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 73.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.