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 and Windy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed SW 33 G 44 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 19 Apr 1:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Friend KS

Red Flag Warning April 19, 02:10pm until April 19, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning April 19, 02:10pm until April 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °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 southwest 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 around 14 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 89. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Windy.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 13 to 15 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 southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind around 14 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Windy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Friend KS
 38.28°N 100.83°W (Elev. 2972 ft)
1:46 pm CDT Apr 19, 2026
2pm CDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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