Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Blair Municipal Airport (KBTA)

Lat: 41.41°NLon: 96.11°WElev: 1325ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NE 13 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jul 1:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Blair NE

Heat Advisory July 29, 12:00pm until July 29, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. North northeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming east southeast.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 69. East northeast wind around 8 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. North northeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming east southeast.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. East northeast wind around 8 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Blair NE
 41.52°N 96.14°W (Elev. 1348 ft)
1:05 am CDT Jul 29, 2025
1am CDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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