Dodge City, Kansas – Scattered thunderstorms could soak southwest Kansas through Saturday night, with the highest rain chances peaking at 65% in several cities, including Liberal, Larned, and Garden City.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, a persistent storm pattern will linger across the region from Thursday evening through late Saturday. Rain probabilities remain elevated—between 45% and 65%—across key areas like Hays, Dodge City, and Scott City, particularly overnight and into early morning hours.
Liberal and Garden City may see multiple rounds of storms, especially Friday and Saturday mornings, which could impact travel on U.S. Highway 83 and U.S. Highway 50. Residents in Elkhart and Syracuse should also stay alert, as storm chances remain above 50% during key windows of the day. While severe weather isn’t guaranteed, localized downpours and lightning are possible.
Drivers should avoid flooded roadways, monitor local alerts, and keep phones charged in case of weather-related power outages. This weekend system follows a drier start to April, making it one of the wetter stretches this month.
Storm chances drop by Sunday afternoon, but more updates from the NWS are expected as new data arrives. Warnings could still be issued, especially if storms intensify.
