Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible in the Northern and Central Plains and New Mexico; Dangerous Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging winds and isolated large hail, and heavy rainfall are possible across the northern and central Plains. Monsoonal thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding across New Mexico. Dangerous, long duration heat will continue over much of the central and eastern U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index109°F (43°C)
Last update 29 Jul 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport NE

Heat Advisory July 29, 04:48pm until July 29, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 29, 04:48pm until July 29, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 95 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 68. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport NE
 40.97°N 98.31°W (Elev. 1844 ft)
4:29 pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
4pm CDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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