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 >

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.89 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 6:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Richland NE

Today
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11pm and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Independence Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.