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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Howard City NE

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Howard City NE
 41.12°N 98.66°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
Last Update:
9:43 am CDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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