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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Medicine Lodge, Medicine Lodge (KP28)

Lat: 37.28°NLon: 98.55°WElev: 1539ft.

108°F

42°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed S 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index108°F (42°C)
Last update 18 Aug 4:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Coldwater KS

Heat Advisory August 18, 05:21pm until August 18, 08:00pm
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    Heat Advisory August 18, 05:21pm until August 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Coldwater KS
 37.27°N 99.32°W (Elev. 2116 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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