Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the northern Plains today through Thursday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may continue to produce flooding over parts of the southern and northern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Partly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jun 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Howard City NE

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Howard City NE
 41.07°N 98.72°W (Elev. 1932 ft)
6:41 am CDT Jun 3, 2026
9am CDT Jun 3, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 9, 2026
 
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