Severe Storms Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Continued Active Pattern in the Central U.S. Over the Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the primary threats. Additional storms are expected in the Central High Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. An approaching system on Sunday for Pacific Northwest may bring heavy rain and winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 May 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Island NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Island NE
 40.92°N 98.34°W (Elev. 1847 ft)
6:31 pm CDT May 31, 2024
8pm CDT May 31, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 7, 2024
 
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