Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Platte, North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF)

Lat: 41.12°NLon: 100.67°WElev: 2776ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 2 Jul 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Arnold NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NW Arnold NE
 41.49°N 100.31°W
11:32 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
12pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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