Goodland, KS – Residents in Goodland and surrounding areas should prepare for severe thunderstorms this evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Goodland has issued a weather alert, predicting a 20-40% chance of showers and storms moving in from Colorado, with damaging winds being the main hazard.
According to the NWS, the storms are expected to start around 5-7 PM MT. Today’s temperatures will reach a high of 97°F, with winds from the south at 10 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. Sunny and breezy conditions will dominate the afternoon before the storm hits.
Sunday’s forecast continues the trend of hot weather, with highs between 95°F and 102°F. Winds will shift to the west-southwest at 5 to 15 mph. While most of the day will be sunny, there’s a 15-20% chance of late afternoon storms.
The heat will persist into Monday, with temperatures soaring to 104°F. Winds will calm slightly, blowing from the north at 5 to 10 mph, under clear and sunny skies. The high temperatures are expected to continue throughout the week, with Tuesday and Wednesday both predicted to hit 100°F or more. Slight relief may come Thursday, with a high of 93°F.
