Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dodge City, Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC)

Lat: 37.77°NLon: 99.97°WElev: 2592ft.

Fog/Mist

50°F

10°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.0 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 26 Apr 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Jetmore KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy early, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east southeast.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. North northwest wind 14 to 18 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy early, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east southeast.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. North northwest wind 14 to 18 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Jetmore KS
 38.04°N 100°W (Elev. 2470 ft)
1:31 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
2pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 2, 2026
 
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