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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Great Bend, Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD)

Lat: 38.35°NLon: 98.87°WElev: 1886ft.

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SE 13 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 3:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Great Bend Arpt KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 52 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 72 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    Low: 59 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 79 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 48 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 82 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    Low: 49 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 68 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 39 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Great Bend Arpt KS
 38.42°N 98.88°W
Last Update:
4:54 am CDT Apr 25, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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