Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Aug 12:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alexander KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 97. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Breezy.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexander KS
 38.47°N 99.56°W (Elev. 2093 ft)
1:32 pm CDT Aug 6, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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