Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Nebraska City, Nebraska City Municipal Airport (KAFK)

Lat: 40.6°NLon: 95.85°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 2 Aug 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Burr NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light east wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 76. Northeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light east wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 76. Northeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light southeast wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Burr NE
 40.62°N 96.3°W (Elev. 1250 ft)
2:01 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
2pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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