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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Island, Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)

Lat: 40.96°NLon: 98.31°WElev: 1844ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Cushing NE

Flood Watch June 20, 07:00pm until June 21, 07:00am
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Flood Watch

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 57. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 57. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Cushing NE
 41.29°N 98.47°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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