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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes are expected through Tuesday across parts of the central Plains and lower to mid Missouri Valley. Heavy to excessive rainfall could produce flooding across portions of the Ohio Valley into the Central Appalachians through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 5:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rising City NE

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 9 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 78. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 9 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 78. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Windy, with a south wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a south wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rising City NE
 41.2°N 97.3°W (Elev. 1581 ft)
Last Update:
6:18 am CDT Jun 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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