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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Great Bend, Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD)

Lat: 38.35°NLon: 98.87°WElev: 1886ft.

A Few Clouds

43°F

6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 May 11:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Sanford KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sanford KS
 38.19°N 99.33°W (Elev. 2047 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 am CDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT May 2, 2026-6pm CDT May 8, 2026
 
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