Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McCook, McCook Municipal Airport (KMCK)

Lat: 40.2°NLon: 100.59°WElev: 2579ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

McCook NE

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
McCook NE
 40.21°N 100.62°W
6:36 am CDT Aug 18, 2026
7am CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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