Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

Lat: 45.355889°NLon: 117.254083°WElev: 4120.0ft.

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 05:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNE Halfway OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 38. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers.  High near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 38. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers. High near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNE Halfway OR
 45.12°N 116.98°W (Elev. 5384 ft)
4:01 am PDT Sep 11, 2026
6am PDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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