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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 5:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Leigh NE

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. High near 81. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. High near 81. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light south southeast wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Leigh NE
 41.71°N 97.22°W (Elev. 1650 ft)
Last Update:
5:17 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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