Severe Thunderstorms in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Heat Continuing in the Central U.S.

Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic through Friday, with damaging winds as the primary threat. Dangerous heat will continue from the South-Central U.S. to the Midwest, Ohio/Tennessee valleys, and Mid-Atlantic. Widespread Major to Extreme Heat Risk is forecast into the weekend and will confine to the South-Central U.S. by Labor Day Read More >

Current conditions at

Valentine, Miller Field (KVTN)

Lat: 42.86°NLon: 100.55°WElev: 2589ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Sep 1:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Sparks NE

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Labor Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Sparks NE
 42.86°N 100.24°W
1:32 am CDT Sep 4, 2026
2am CDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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