Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1004.7 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Oct 3:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Catharine KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 14 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Low around 52. North northeast wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 64. North northeast wind around 14 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 52. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Low around 52. North northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 64. North northeast wind around 14 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 52. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Catharine KS
 38.92°N 99.21°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
1:32 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
4pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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