Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Plattsmouth, Plattsmouth Municipal Airport (KPMV)

Lat: 40.95°NLon: 95.92°WElev: 1201ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 12:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Murray NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 57. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west northwest 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 57. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west northwest 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Murray NE
 40.91°N 95.84°W (Elev. 942 ft)
12:11 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
12pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 2, 2026
 
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