Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Garden City Regional Airport (KGCK)

Lat: 37.93°NLon: 100.72°WElev: 2890ft.

Light Rain

79°F

26°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 18 Aug 10:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Syracuse KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Light east southeast wind becoming south southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °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 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Light east southeast wind becoming south southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Syracuse KS
 37.94°N 101.54°W (Elev. 3136 ft)
10:31 pm MDT Aug 18, 2026
10pm MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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