Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ogallala, Searle Field Airport (KOGA)

Lat: 41.12°NLon: 101.77°WElev: 3278ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 2 Jul 10:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Paxton NE

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Paxton NE
 41.22°N 101.32°W
10:32 am MDT Jul 2, 2026
11am MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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