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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Great Bend, Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD)

Lat: 38.35°NLon: 98.87°WElev: 1886ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 5:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Otis KS

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 22 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 8 to 15 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 22 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 8 to 15 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Otis KS
 38.53°N 99.08°W (Elev. 2054 ft)
Last Update:
5:21 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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