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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 11:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Utica KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Utica KS
 38.65°N 100.17°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
Last Update:
10:45 pm CDT Jul 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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