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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.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 16 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Jun 1:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rising City NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Windy, with a south wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a south wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rising City NE
 41.2°N 97.33°W (Elev. 1608 ft)
Last Update:
1:46 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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