Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Garden City Regional Airport (KGCK)

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

Fair

35°F

2°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 19 Apr 5:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Friend KS

Freeze Warning until April 19, 09:00am
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    Freeze Warning until April 19, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Sun

    Freeze Warning

  • Today

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Becoming
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Windy.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Windy.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Windy.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Friend KS
 38.28°N 100.83°W (Elev. 2972 ft)
5:22 am CDT Apr 19, 2026
6am CDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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