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

Dodge City, Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC)

Lat: 37.77°NLon: 99.97°WElev: 2592ft.

Fair and Breezy

102°F

39°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed S 22 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1005.9 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 3 Aug 3:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Bucklin KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bucklin KS
 37.53°N 99.64°W (Elev. 2385 ft)
1:31 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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