Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

63°F

17°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SE 14 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 2:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Farwell NE

Flood Watch June 20, 05:00pm until June 21, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 73 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Heavy Rain
Sunday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 71 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 73. East southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 59. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.