Local weather forecast

Weather in Smith Center, KS

Updated 2026-09-26 12:30 local time · ZIP codes 66967

Sunny
Now72°F

Sunny

High / Low85° / 60°
Rain chance59%
Wind12 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 5:06AM CDT until September 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Jewell County in north central Kansas... Northwestern Mitchell County in north central Kansas... Northeastern Osborne County in north central Kansas... Southeastern Smith County in north central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 504 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Osborne, Downs, Mankato, Cawker City, Glen Elder, Jewell, Burr Oak, Ionia, Webber, Montrose and Lovewell State Park.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny72°5% rain
1 PMSunny75°3% rain
2 PMSunny78°2% rain
3 PMSunny80°1% rain
4 PMSunny81°1% rain
5 PMSunny81°1% rain
6 PMSunny80°1% rain
7 PMSunny85°2% rain
8 PMClear81°2% rain
9 PMClear80°3% rain
10 PMClear78°3% rain
11 PMClear77°4% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
85° 60°Sunny
Rain 59%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
80° 66°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
82° 63°Overcast
Rain 73%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like68°F
Humidity64%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph SSW
Wind gusts15 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:26 AM
Sunset07:26 PM
Moonrise07:16 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour7 PM · 85°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 66°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 14%
Strongest gusts11 PM · 17 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 5%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 68°F with winds near 12 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

75°F, 3% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 72°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 5%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Smith Center

Kansas weather is highly variable, with hot summers, cold outbreaks in winter, strong winds and a significant risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in spring and early summer.

Smith Center is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 39.78°N latitude and 98.78°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Smith Center weather today

Sunny and 72°F in Smith Center, KS. Today's high is 85°F with a 59% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 64%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Smith Center

Sunrise is at 07:26 AM and sunset is at 07:26 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 80°F and a low near 66°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.

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