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 >

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
Extended Forecast for

Shelby NE

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

    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.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    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.

    Low: 60 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    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.

    High: 72 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    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.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

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

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    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%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    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.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Shelby NE
 41.2°N 97.41°W (Elev. 1650 ft)
12:11 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
12pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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