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

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. 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. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.2 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 6 Apr 8:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hays KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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 Partly
    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 Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    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 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
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 46. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hays KS
 38.88°N 99.32°W (Elev. 2008 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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