Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 6:56 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Clarkson NE

Today
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. North wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 7 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind around 7 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 9 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.