Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Falls City, Brenner Field Airport (KFNB)

Lat: 40.08°NLon: 95.59°WElev: 984ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity and Windy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 26 G 37 mph
Barometer 29.44 in (996.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Preston NE

Tornado Watch April 23, 06:52pm until April 23, 07:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning April 23, 06:52pm until April 23, 07:00pm
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    Tornado Watch April 23, 06:52pm until April 23, 07:00pm
    Severe T-storm Warning April 23, 06:52pm until April 23, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 45 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 57. East southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 57 °F

    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 45. South wind 12 to 17 mph becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. East southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light north northwest wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North northeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Preston NE
 40.03°N 95.52°W (Elev. 951 ft)
5:49 pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
6pm CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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