Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair and Windy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	29%
Wind Speed	N 29 G 36 mph
Barometer	29.57 in (1000.2 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 9:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Hays KS

Today
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Clearing Late
Friday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 47 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 69 °F
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 15 to 17 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 69.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.