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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Medicine Lodge, Medicine Lodge (KP28)

Lat: 37.28°NLon: 98.55°WElev: 1539ft.

77°F

25°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Aug 5:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Lake City KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 8 to 15 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 8 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 6 to 11 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 98.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Lake City KS
 37.33°N 98.73°W (Elev. 1572 ft)
Last Update:
5:00 am CDT Aug 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Aug 16, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2025
 
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