Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain and Breezy

62°F

17°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	E 23 G 44 mph
Barometer	29.55 in (999.6 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 May 1:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Grand Island NE

Overnight
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 95 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 47 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 62 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 39 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Tuesday
High: 62 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 63 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 62. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 62. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.