Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Plattsmouth, Plattsmouth Municipal Airport (KPMV)

Lat: 40.95°NLon: 95.92°WElev: 1201ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed E 12 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Aug 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Pacific Junction IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light north wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light north wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Pacific Junction IA
 41°N 95.81°W (Elev. 955 ft)
1:35 pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
2pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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