Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Platte, North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	29.83 in (1006.9 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	14 Aug 7:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Maxwell NE

Heat Advisory August 15, 01:00pm until August 15, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.