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Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 30.48 in (1034.0 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 9 Nov 6:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Columbus NE

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 12. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 12. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbus NE
 41.44°N 97.33°W (Elev. 1434 ft)
Last Update:
6:35 am CST Nov 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am CST Nov 9, 2025-6pm CST Nov 15, 2025
 
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