Dodge City, Kan. – Southwest Kansas will see a sharp shift to much drier conditions this week, ending what has been a wetter-than-normal summer across the region. The National Weather Service in Dodge City reports little, if any, rainfall is expected through at least Saturday, September 13.
According to the agency, the heaviest rain will stay well south in Texas and west across the Rockies with the seasonal monsoon, leaving Kansas locked in a dry air mass. Areas outlined in the latest precipitation outlook, including Ford, Finney, and Seward counties, could remain completely dry for the next seven days.
Afternoon temperatures are expected to trend warmer as the week progresses, potentially pushing into the upper 80s and low 90s by midweek. Farmers and ranchers may need to monitor soil conditions closely, as the lack of rain could stress late-season crops and grazing land.
Residents are urged to take advantage of the dry stretch for outdoor work and travel but remain mindful of fire danger, which can increase during extended warm and dry periods.
Conditions are not expected to change until mid-September, with the National Weather Service noting that any chance for rainfall remains very limited through the week.
