Tropical System in the Gulf; Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms for Midwest to mid-Atlantic

Tropical system in the Gulf expected to gradually strengthen the next couple of days off the Florida Panhandle and Alabama coasts. Instances of flash flooding will be possible through Thursday along the eastern and central Gulf Coast. Severe thunderstorms will develop and move along a cold front crossing the Upper Midwest, and through the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jul 7:56 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Ellis County

Today
Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 90s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
Friday Night Through Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.



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548 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026
 
 

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