Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Dangerous Heat in the Southern and Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. over the next couple of days, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected. Dangerous heat will persist across the southern and western U.S. through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, where dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Jun 2:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Loretta KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 8am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 74. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 4am, then showers likely after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 74. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Windy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Windy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Windy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Loretta KS
 38.66°N 99.17°W (Elev. 1985 ft)
2:05 am CDT Jun 24, 2026
3am CDT Jun 24, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 30, 2026
 
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