Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Aurora, Aurora Municipal Airport (KAUH)

Lat: 40.89°NLon: 97.99°WElev: 1804ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain in Vicinity

65°F

18°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 1:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Aurora NE

Severe T-storm Watch August 18, 02:08am until August 18, 04:00am
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch August 18, 02:08am until August 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Tue

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Aurora NE
 40.86°N 98.02°W (Elev. 1814 ft)
1:30 am CDT Aug 18, 2026
2am CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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