Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Light Rain

80°F

27°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	12 Aug 6:56 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Monroe NE

Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Light east southeast wind becoming south southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.