Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 26 Jul 11:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Belgrade NE

Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 12:00pm until July 28, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Belgrade NE
 41.5°N 98.03°W (Elev. 1818 ft)
10:30 pm CDT Jul 26, 2025
12am CDT Jul 27, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 2, 2025
 
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