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Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

North Platte, North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF)

Lat: 41.12°NLon: 100.67°WElev: 2776ft.

A Few Clouds

50°F

10°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 20 May 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE North Platte NE

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 42. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 11am. High near 60. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 42. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 11am. High near 60. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE North Platte NE
 41.06°N 100.75°W
Last Update:
11:28 pm CDT May 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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