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.

Thunderstorm Drizzle in Vicinity

65°F

18°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Watson MO

Severe T-storm Watch August 19, 04:21pm until August 19, 08:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
  •  
    Severe T-storm Watch August 19, 04:21pm until August 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light south southeast wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Watson MO
 40.49°N 95.66°W (Elev. 899 ft)
4:02 pm CDT Aug 19, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2026
 
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