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

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Light Rain

68°F

20°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 11:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Shelby NE

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

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Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Heavy Rain
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. East southeast 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.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Showers likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.