October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dodge City, Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC)

Lat: 37.77°NLon: 99.97°WElev: 2592ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 6 Oct 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ford KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind around 11 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Light east southeast wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Light east southeast wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ford KS
 37.64°N 99.75°W (Elev. 2382 ft)
1:31 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
2pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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