Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1005.0 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Cairo NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of sprinkles before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of sprinkles before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 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 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Cairo NE
 40.92°N 98.63°W (Elev. 1965 ft)
9:41 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
9pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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