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

87°F

31°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Keystone NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • 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 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly 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 86. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °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 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
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 86. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Keystone NE
 41.39°N 101.41°W
12:32 pm MDT Jul 2, 2026
1pm MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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