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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Imperial, Imperial Municipal Airport (KIML)

Lat: 40.52°NLon: 101.62°WElev: 3271ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed E 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 7 Aug 1:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Wauneta NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wauneta NE
 40.42°N 101.38°W
Last Update:
2:58 pm MDT Aug 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT Aug 7, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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