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 >

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	2 Jul 8:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Creston NE

Today
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Independence Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.