Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Plattsmouth, Plattsmouth Municipal Airport (KPMV)

Lat: 40.95°NLon: 95.92°WElev: 1201ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Aug 10:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Pacific Junction IA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pacific Junction IA
 41.02°N 95.81°W (Elev. 968 ft)
10:35 am CDT Aug 15, 2026
11am CDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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