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

Antelope County Airport (K4V9)

Lat: 42.11°NLon: 98.04°WElev: 1774ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Jul 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Tilden NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 8 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.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 8 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 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Tilden NE
 41.98°N 97.9°W (Elev. 1850 ft)
1:35 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
2pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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