Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85° N Lon: 99.27° W Elev: 1998 ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Sep 9:56 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Rooks County

Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Monday
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Monday Night
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday
Showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Not as warm. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.



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642 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026
 
 

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