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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alva, Alva Regional Airport (KAVK)

Lat: 36.77°NLon: 98.67°WElev: 1473ft.

Fog/Mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 6 Apr 6:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Aetna KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 13 to 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 13 to 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Aetna KS
 37.04°N 98.94°W (Elev. 1588 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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