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Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Jun 8:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Octavia NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 79. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 79. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Octavia NE
 41.4°N 97.04°W (Elev. 1345 ft)
Last Update:
8:47 pm CDT Jun 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Jun 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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