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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

Kearney, Kearney Municipal Airport (KEAR)

Lat: 40.73°NLon: 99°WElev: 2133ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Aug 12:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Litchfield NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • 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 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Litchfield NE
 41.15°N 99.13°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
Last Update:
12:00 pm CDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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