Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Great Bend, Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD)

Lat: 38.35°NLon: 98.87°WElev: 1886ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 17 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Oct 1:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rush Center KS

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 18 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 14 to 17 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am.  Low around 55. North northeast wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 7am.  Cloudy, with a high near 66. North northeast wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 14 to 17 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am. Low around 55. North northeast wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 66. North northeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Rush Center KS
 38.45°N 99.31°W (Elev. 1985 ft)
1:32 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
2pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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