Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hill City, Hill City Municipal Airport (KHLC)

Lat: 39.37°NLon: 99.83°WElev: 2224ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.0 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 26 Apr 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Collyer KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 53. East southeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am.  Low around 45. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers between 7am and 9am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 53. East southeast wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Low around 45. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers between 7am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Collyer KS
 39.03°N 100.16°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
5:31 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
5pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 3, 2026
 
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