Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Platte, North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Aug 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Hershey NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Hershey NE
 41.18°N 101.05°W
5:32 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
9pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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