Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Fog/Mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 16 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 18 May 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Cairo NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a north northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a north northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Cairo NE
 40.97°N 98.48°W (Elev. 1906 ft)
6:07 pm CDT May 18, 2026
6pm CDT May 18, 2026-6pm CDT May 25, 2026
 
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