Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 5:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Schoenchen KS

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.  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

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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Point Forecast:
Schoenchen KS
 38.72°N 99.32°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
5:22 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
6am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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