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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Dodge City, Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC)

Lat: 37.77°NLon: 99.97°WElev: 2592ft.

Fair and Breezy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed S 24 G 39 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wright KS

Red Flag Warning April 6, 02:11pm until April 6, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning April 6, 02:11pm until April 6, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 22 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a south wind around 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a south wind around 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wright KS
 37.77°N 99.9°W (Elev. 2543 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 pm CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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