Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)
Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.
Mostly Cloudy
44°F
7°C
| Humidity | 55% |
| Wind Speed | E 17 mph |
| Barometer | 30.11 in (1020.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 29°F (-2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 36°F (2°C) |
| Last update | 9 Apr 10:56 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Columbus NE
Today
High: 57 °F
Showers
LikelyTonight
Low: 34 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly CloudyFriday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
LikelySaturday
High: 73 °F
Showers and
BreezySaturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
Showers and
BreezySunday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers and
BreezySunday Night
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersMonday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Mostly
Sunny and
Breezy
Detailed Forecast
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 44. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Columbus NE
41.42°N 97.36°W (Elev. 1450 ft)
41.42°N 97.36°W (Elev. 1450 ft)
11:37 am CDT Apr 9, 2026
11am CDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 15, 2026
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