Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dodge City, Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC)

Lat: 37.77°NLon: 99.97°WElev: 2592ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 15 Aug 12:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ford KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ford KS
 37.64°N 99.75°W (Elev. 2382 ft)
1:22 am CDT Aug 15, 2026
1am CDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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