Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kearney, Kearney Municipal Airport (KEAR)

Lat: 40.73°NLon: 99°WElev: 2133ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 15 Aug 6:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Amherst NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Amherst NE
 40.84°N 99.26°W (Elev. 2300 ft)
3:27 pm CDT Aug 15, 2026
7pm CDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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