Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Nebraska City, Nebraska City Municipal Airport (KAFK)

Lat: 40.6°NLon: 95.85°WElev: 1161ft.

Light Rain

68°F

20°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Tecumseh NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light east southeast wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light east southeast wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 8 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Tecumseh NE
 40.4°N 96.1°W (Elev. 1257 ft)
4:35 pm CDT Aug 19, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2026
 
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