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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Liberal, Liberal Municipal Airport (KLBL)

Lat: 37.05°NLon: 100.97°WElev: 2884ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed N 18 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1002.5 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 8:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Liberal Municipal Automatic Weather Observing KS

Red Flag Warning April 23, 12:00pm until April 23, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 39. North wind 8 to 14 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 39. North wind 8 to 14 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 14 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Liberal Municipal Automatic Weather Observing KS
 37.02°N 100.96°W (Elev. 2881 ft)
Last Update:
6:06 am CDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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