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

Nebraska City, Nebraska City Municipal Airport (KAFK)

Lat: 40.6°NLon: 95.85°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 18 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 3 Jun 3:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Nebraska City NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Low around 65. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 65. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Nebraska City NE
 40.67°N 95.87°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
2:52 pm CDT Jun 3, 2026
3pm CDT Jun 3, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 10, 2026
 
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