Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain and Windy

65°F

18°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 28 G 46 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 20 Jun 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Cairo NE

Flood Watch until June 21, 07:00am
Severe T-storm Watch until June 21, 03:00am
Flood Advisory until June 20, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Severe T-storm Watch
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    Flood Watch until June 21, 07:00am
    Severe T-storm Watch until June 21, 03:00am
    Flood Advisory until June 20, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 60 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. 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: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. 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.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Cairo NE
 40.96°N 98.57°W (Elev. 1936 ft)
7:26 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
8pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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