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

Protection KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 94. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Protection KS
 37.2°N 99.48°W (Elev. 1847 ft)
11:37 pm CDT Aug 14, 2026
1am CDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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