Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 15 Jun 11:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Howells NE

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am.  High near 79. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 79. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Windy, with a south wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Howells NE
 41.67°N 96.96°W (Elev. 1444 ft)
10:47 pm CDT Jun 15, 2025
12am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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