Dodge City, Kansas – Residents across western Kansas will face a significant warm-up this week, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s ahead of potential weekend thunderstorms. The increasingly hot and dry conditions will give way to scattered storm chances by Friday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, the region will see a steady rise in temperatures, with cities like Hays expecting a high of 93°F by Wednesday. While no organized severe weather is anticipated at this time, general thunderstorms could roll into the area from eastern Colorado any given evening this weekend.
Cities including Liberal and Scott City have a 25% probability of precipitation beginning Friday and lasting through Saturday. The pattern change marks a shift after a relatively quiet start to the week, bringing the first notable chances for widespread moisture heading into the weekend.
Kansans should monitor for changing conditions as the week progresses, as thunderstorm activity could become a factor in weekend plans.
