Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hill City, Hill City Municipal Airport (KHLC)

Lat: 39.37°NLon: 99.83°WElev: 2224ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain and Breezy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	26%
Wind Speed	NE 25 G 51 mph
Barometer	29.53 in (997.4 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	16 May 8:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Kirwin KS

Fire Weather Watch May 17, 01:00pm until May 17, 09:00pm

Severe T-storm Watch until May 17, 01:00am

Severe T-storm Warning May 16, 09:49pm until May 16, 10:00pm

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Fire Weather Watch

Severe T-storm Watch

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Severe T-storm Watch until May 17, 01:00am
Severe T-storm Warning May 16, 09:49pm until May 16, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 98 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Sunny
then Patchy
Blowing Dust
Sunday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 42 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Tuesday
High: 69 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
then Mostly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Patchy blowing dust after noon. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.