Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Valentine, Miller Field (KVTN)

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

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 13 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1005.9 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 2 Aug 7:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Sparks NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sparks NE
 42.93°N 100.24°W
5:32 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
8pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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