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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alva, Alva Regional Airport (KAVK)

Lat: 36.77°NLon: 98.67°WElev: 1473ft.

A Few Clouds

90°F

32°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 20 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 20 Jun 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Hardtner KS

Heat Advisory June 21, 01:00pm until June 21, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind 8 to 18 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind 8 to 18 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Hardtner KS
 36.98°N 98.7°W
Last Update:
1:27 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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