Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Medicine Lodge, Medicine Lodge (KP28)

Lat: 37.28°NLon: 98.55°WElev: 1539ft.

71°F

22°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 3 Aug 6:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake City KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 6 to 16 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 6 to 16 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
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Point Forecast:
Lake City KS
 37.35°N 98.81°W (Elev. 1617 ft)
7:17 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
7am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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