Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains and Midwest; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible over parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Saturday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest today. Elevated to critical fire weather are expected today into this weekend over parts of the central Rockies and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ogallala, Searle Field Airport (KOGA)

Lat: 41.12°NLon: 101.77°WElev: 3278ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 4 Jun 2:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Ogallala NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ogallala NE
 41.14°N 101.72°W
1:53 pm MDT Jun 4, 2026
2pm MDT Jun 4, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 10, 2026
 
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