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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Blair Municipal Airport (KBTA)

Lat: 41.41°NLon: 96.11°WElev: 1325ft.

Light Drizzle

68°F

20°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 30 Sep 7:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Calhoun NE

Flood Watch September 30, 09:07am until October 1, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch September 30, 09:07am until October 1, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of showers. Low around 62. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 64. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of showers. Low around 62. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 64. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Calhoun NE
 41.46°N 96.02°W (Elev. 1073 ft)
Last Update:
8:47 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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