Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alva, Alva Regional Airport (KAVK)

Lat: 36.77°NLon: 98.67°WElev: 1473ft.

Fair and Breezy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 22 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 1 Jul 6:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Buttermilk KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 13 to 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 13 to 18 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 13 to 16 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 13 to 16 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 13 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 13 to 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 13 to 16 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 13 to 16 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buttermilk KS
 37.1°N 99.34°W (Elev. 1952 ft)
5:22 pm CDT Jul 1, 2026
6pm CDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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