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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Aurora, Aurora Municipal Airport (KAUH)

Lat: 40.89°NLon: 97.99°WElev: 1804ft.

Fair and Breezy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 25 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.61 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 29 Jun 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Central City NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy.

    High: 92 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Breezy.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Central City NE
 41.11°N 97.99°W (Elev. 1699 ft)
Last Update:
12:21 pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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