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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 7:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Shelby NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Breezy.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Breezy.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 78. Breezy.

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 78. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Shelby NE
 41.2°N 97.41°W (Elev. 1650 ft)
Last Update:
6:15 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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