Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ord, Evelyn Sharp Field Airport (KODX)

Lat: 41.62°NLon: 98.95°WElev: 2070ft.

Light Rain

66°F

19°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Scotia NE

Severe T-storm Watch August 19, 12:02pm until August 19, 04:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
  •  
    Severe T-storm Watch August 19, 12:02pm until August 19, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 80 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North northeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Scotia NE
 41.46°N 98.7°W (Elev. 1913 ft)
11:52 am CDT Aug 19, 2026
12pm CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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