Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Garden City Regional Airport (KGCK)

Lat: 37.93°NLon: 100.72°WElev: 2890ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 9:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lakin KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East wind around 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 11 to 18 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East wind around 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 11 to 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lakin KS
 37.95°N 101.26°W (Elev. 3015 ft)
7:44 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
10am CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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