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.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

56°F

13°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.57 in (1000.9 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 8:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Jetmore KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East southeast wind 11 to 14 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    T-storms 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. Northeast wind 6 to 13 mph.

    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

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East southeast wind 11 to 14 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
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. Northeast wind 6 to 13 mph.
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, mainly before 1pm. 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.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Jetmore KS
 38.04°N 100°W (Elev. 2470 ft)
5:31 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
9pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 3, 2026
 
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