Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	15 Aug 5:56 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Columbus NE

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.