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 >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.57 in (1000.1 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 8:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Liebenthal KS

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 14 to 16 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clearing Late

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 14 to 16 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Liebenthal KS
 38.65°N 99.32°W (Elev. 1962 ft)
6:06 am CDT Apr 23, 2026
9am CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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