Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Nebraska City, Nebraska City Municipal Airport (KAFK)

Lat: 40.6°NLon: 95.85°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.67 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 11:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Johnson NE

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 60 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 24 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny then
    Increasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 60 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 24 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Johnson NE
 40.36°N 96.07°W (Elev. 1309 ft)
11:06 am CDT Apr 17, 2026
11am CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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