Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sidney, Sidney Municipal Airport (KSNY)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 102.99°WElev: 4311ft.

Fog/Mist

36°F

2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 26 Apr 10:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Chappell NE

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers.  High near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chappell NE
 41.09°N 102.47°W
11:13 am MDT Apr 26, 2026
11am MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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