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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

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.1 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Last update 30 Sep 6:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Garrison NE

Flood Watch September 30, 07:59am until October 1, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch September 30, 07:59am until October 1, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Low around 60. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 47. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 68. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Low around 60. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 47. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Garrison NE
 41.18°N 97.15°W (Elev. 1591 ft)
Last Update:
7:35 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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