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

80°F

27°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Jun 5:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Fullerton NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Breezy.

    High: 102 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear then
    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 78. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Fullerton NE
 41.39°N 97.89°W (Elev. 1621 ft)
6:15 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
6pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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