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Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Great Bend, Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD)

Lat: 38.35°NLon: 98.87°WElev: 1886ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 11 Sep 9:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Seward KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. East wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 95. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Windy.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Breezy.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 95. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Windy.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Seward KS
 38.18°N 98.79°W (Elev. 1926 ft)
Last Update:
7:26 pm CDT Sep 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 18, 2026
 
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