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

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Partly Cloudy and Breezy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 22 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Cushing NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northeast.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Breezy.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

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

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northeast. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Cushing NE
 41.29°N 98.47°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
10:00 am CDT Jun 17, 2025
12pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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