Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Liberal, Liberal Municipal Airport (KLBL)

Lat: 37.05°NLon: 100.97°WElev: 2884ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 18 Aug 8:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Liberal KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
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Point Forecast:
Liberal KS
 37.05°N 100.93°W (Elev. 2877 ft)
7:06 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
9pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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