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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Atkinson Municipal Airport (KPTS)

Lat: 37.45°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 950ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

59°F

15°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 3:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Franklin KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 59. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 59 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 62. Southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Showers then
    Heavy Rain

    High: 62 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 57. Southeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Heavy Rain

    Low: 57 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 75 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

    Low: 66 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

    High: 81 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

    Low: 62 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Breezy.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 74 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 51 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 59. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 62. Southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 57. Southeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
Franklin KS
 37.53°N 94.72°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
1:32 am CDT Apr 25, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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