Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ord, Evelyn Sharp Field Airport (KODX)

Lat: 41.62°NLon: 98.95°WElev: 2070ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 5 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1005.7 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 29 Jun 10:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ericson NE

Severe T-storm Watch until June 30, 12:00am
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Severe T-storm Watch
  •  
    Severe T-storm Watch until June 30, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Tue

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 65 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 65. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ericson NE
 41.77°N 98.69°W
8:42 pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
11pm CDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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