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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in Alaska and Southwest

An expansive storm system will bring widespread storms with a threat for flash flooding and severe weather to much of the central to eastern U.S. into early this week. Critical fire weather conditions are expected across interior Alaska this weekend. Elevated fire conditions also expected in the Southwest U.S.. Conditions will remain uncomfortably hot across the southern Plains and the Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Great Bend, Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD)

Lat: 38.35°NLon: 98.87°WElev: 1886ft.

Thunderstorm and Breezy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SE 21 G 37 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1005.8 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Jun 10:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Radium KS

Severe T-storm Watch June 20, 11:03pm until June 21, 03:00am
Severe T-storm Warning until June 20, 11:30pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
Severe T-storm Warning
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    Severe T-storm Watch June 20, 11:03pm until June 21, 03:00am
    Severe T-storm Warning until June 20, 11:30pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph.
Monday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Radium KS
 38.15°N 98.96°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
8:11 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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