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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 16 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 17 Aug 5:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W McCracken KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W McCracken KS
 38.58°N 99.65°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
Last Update:
6:44 pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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