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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

66°F

19°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 6:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Oshkosh NE

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Independence Day
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Oshkosh NE
 41.4°N 102.35°W
Last Update:
5:18 am MDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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