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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

98°F

37°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed S 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 17 Aug 4:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Liebenthal KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 16 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight 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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 16 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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 60.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Liebenthal KS
 38.67°N 99.43°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
Last Update:
4:30 pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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