Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

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

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.73 in (1005.0 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 9:56 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Rush County

Rest Of Today
Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Sunny and very windy. Hot with highs around 100. South winds 20 to 30 mph, increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Monday
Sunny and very windy. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 20 to 30 mph, becoming southwest 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear and windy. Much cooler with lows in the mid 40s.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs around 80.



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902 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
 
 

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