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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 97.33°WElev: 1444ft.

Light Rain

65°F

18°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 6:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Leigh NE

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Leigh NE
 41.71°N 97.25°W (Elev. 1650 ft)
Last Update:
7:05 am CDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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