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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garden City Regional Airport (KGCK)

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

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1024.9 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 6 Apr 1:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Friend KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South southeast wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 24 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 22 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 23 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South southeast wind around 14 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 24 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Friend KS
 38.28°N 100.83°W (Elev. 2972 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 am CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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