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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1022.3 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 7:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rising City NE

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rising City NE
 41.2°N 97.3°W (Elev. 1581 ft)
Last Update:
7:56 am CDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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