Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ogallala, Searle Field Airport (KOGA)

Lat: 41.12°NLon: 101.77°WElev: 3278ft.

Fair

99°F

37°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed S 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Aug 5:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Arthur NE

Red Flag Warning August 3, 11:00am until August 3, 09:00pm
Red Flag Warning August 2, 05:48pm until August 2, 10:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning August 2, 05:48pm until August 2, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Sun

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Windy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northeast 25 to 30 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Windy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northeast 25 to 30 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Arthur NE
 41.56°N 101.6°W
4:32 pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
5pm MDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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