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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.0 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 6 Apr 12:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hays KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 13 to 20 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with an east wind 11 to 21 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.

    High: 77 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 13 to 20 mph becoming east in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with an east wind 11 to 21 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hays KS
 38.88°N 99.32°W (Elev. 2008 ft)
Last Update:
11:30 pm CDT Apr 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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