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KEY MESSAGES

- Scattered thunderstorms possible through sunrise across southeastern portions of the area.

- Highs this week in the upper 80s to upper 90s, warmest across southern portions of the area.

- Scattered thunderstorms move into northwestern portions of the area during the late evening-overnight hours. A few of these storms could be strong-marginally severe.

- Off and on thunderstorm chances continue mainly during the late evening-overnight hours.

UPDATE

Issued at 114 AM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026

A cluster of scattered thunderstorms is currently located across northwestern Kansas. This cluster of storms will remain capable of producing 40-60mph wind gusts over the next couple of hours, but the cluster of storms is expected to gradually weaken over time as storms move east across the area. Areas most favored to see this rain will be along and southeast of the Tri-Cities. Rain exits eastern portions of the area shortly after sunrise, setting up for another hot day across the area. Highs today climb into the upper 80s (northwest) to upper 90s (southeast). Heat index values will peak around 100 degrees for areas along and southeast of a Hebron- Osborne line.

Similar to previous days, scattered thunderstorms are expected to move out of eastern CO/western KS, reaching western portions of the area during the late evening-overnight hours. CAPE and shear are sufficient for a few of these storms to be strong-marginally severe. The strongest storms will be capable of producing wind gusts around 60mph and hail to the size of quarters. Areas most favored to see storms tonight will be along and northwest of the Tri-Cities.

Persistent southwesterly flow aloft is expected throughout the school week. This results in a near copy-paste of today/tonights forecast each day. Highs will be in the upper 80s to upper 90s, with scattered thunderstorms possible during the late evening-overnight hours.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 242 PM CDT Sun Aug 30 2026

Partly cloudy skies and above normal temperatures were observed across the local area this afternoon. Once again, convection is expected to initiate across the Rockies and move into the high plains by evening, bringing another (20-30%) chance for nocturnal convection across parts of the local area. While not everyone will see precipitation overnight, most of the CAMS are indicating this high plains convection will reach the local area late this evening, weakening as it crosses the region. Given the elevated instability, a few strong to marginally severe wind gusts will again be possible, especially across areas mainly west of Highway 183, with 50 to 60 mph wind gusts being the main concern.

Taking a look at the broader weather pattern, high pressure across the southern plains will transition into the Ohio River valley to start next week, resulting in a southwesterly flow pattern aloft continuing through much of next week. This pattern will bring daily weak disturbances crossing the local area during the evening/nighttime hours, originating across the Rockies and tracking eastward each evening. While high pressure will not be directly over the area, heights aloft will remain elevated and afternoon temperatures are expected to remain several degrees (3-8 degrees) above normal through the work week.

Late in the period, both the GFS/EC indicate the upper level ridge will rebuild westward across the central Plains and amplify next weekend as an area of low pressure meanders across the Pacific Northwest and a tropical disturbance tracks north across the eastern Pacific. This should diminish storm chances next weekend while allowing temperatures to increase further above climatology...with no significant relief (temperature wise) foreseen over at least the next 10 days.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/

Issued at 1227 PM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026

For KGRI/KEAR Airports:

VFR conditions are expected outside of thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are possible around 06z to 09z. Winds will be light and mostly variable until around 17z when they will become southerly.

GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

NE...None. KS...None.