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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Jul 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Phillips NE

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9am and 10am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9am and 10am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Phillips NE
 40.9°N 98.22°W (Elev. 1860 ft)
Last Update:
6:46 am CDT Jul 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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