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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 20 Nov 1:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Columbus Municipal Automatic Weather Observing NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbus Municipal Automatic Weather Observing NE
 41.44°N 97.33°W (Elev. 1434 ft)
Last Update:
1:56 pm CST Nov 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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