Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 20 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Jul 9:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Victoria KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 21 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 18 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 21 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 18 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Victoria KS
 38.86°N 99.1°W (Elev. 1942 ft)
9:26 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
10am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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