Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Brewster Field Airport (KHDE)

Lat: 40.45°NLon: 99.33°WElev: 2310ft.

Light Rain

66°F

19°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Aug 5:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Smith Center KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind around 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm.  Low around 66. North northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 66. North northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Smith Center KS
 39.77°N 98.79°W (Elev. 1808 ft)
1:31 am CDT Aug 14, 2026
5am CDT Aug 14, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 20, 2026
 
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