Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Thedford, Thomas County Airport (KTIF)

Lat: 41.96°NLon: 100.57°WElev: 2927ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 3 Aug 5:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Whitman NE

Red Flag Warning August 3, 05:17pm until August 3, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning August 3, 05:17pm until August 3, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Windy, with a north northeast wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Windy. Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of smoke. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Areas Smoke
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then showers likely between 9am and noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of smoke. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 86. Breezy, with a north northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Windy, with a north northeast wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Areas of smoke. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then showers likely between 9am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Whitman NE
 42.01°N 101.63°W
3:27 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
5pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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