Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Concordia, Blosser Municipal Airport (KCNK)

Lat: 39.55°NLon: 97.65°WElev: 1486ft.

A Few Clouds and Breezy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 23 G 36 mph
Barometer 29.51 in (997.3 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 17 May 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Palmer KS

Flood Watch May 17, 07:00pm until May 19, 07:00am
Wind Advisory May 17, 01:58pm until May 17, 09:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory May 17, 01:58pm until May 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with an east wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 45. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with an east wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 45. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Palmer KS
 39.62°N 97.15°W
1:26 pm CDT May 17, 2026
1pm CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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