Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 28 Jul 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Island NE

Heat Advisory July 29, 12:00pm until July 29, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Island NE
 40.92°N 98.34°W (Elev. 1847 ft)
8:29 pm CDT Jul 28, 2025
9pm CDT Jul 28, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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