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Isolated Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Potential in the Central U.S.

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern and central Plains today through Saturday. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the main threats. Heavy rainfall is forecast from the western Gulf Coast into the Midwest from this weekend into early next week. New and renewed river rises are possible across portions of eastern Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (KLYO)

Lat: 38.34°NLon: 98.23°WElev: 1692ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 11:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ellsworth KS

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 70 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 50 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 20 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 77 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 56 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 75 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 58 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 76 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 58 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 73 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 20 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Ellsworth KS
 38.72°N 98.24°W
Last Update:
11:34 am CDT May 13, 2021
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT May 13, 2021-6pm CDT May 19, 2021
 
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