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

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 9:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Bison KS

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms 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 21 mph becoming east 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.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 8 to 14 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: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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 21 mph becoming east 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. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 8 to 14 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Bison KS
 38.54°N 99.23°W (Elev. 2047 ft)
9:27 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
10am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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