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

Tekamah, Tekamah Municipal Airport (KTQE)

Lat: 41.77°NLon: 96.18°WElev: 1027ft.

A Few Clouds

92°F

33°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	S 15 G 23 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	2 Jul 4:54 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles S Decatur NE

This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
Independence Day
High: 85 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 85. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. South wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Independence Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.