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Heavy Rainfall in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday; and will begin to impact the central Plains today. Dry and gusty conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions in the Southeast. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garden City Regional Airport (KGCK)

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

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 8 Apr 6:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Friend KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East northeast wind 10 to 16 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 9 to 14 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Low around 44. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 14 to 18 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East northeast wind 10 to 16 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 9 to 14 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Low around 44. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 14 to 18 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. 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)
Last Update:
5:22 pm CDT Apr 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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