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Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kearney, Kearney Municipal Airport (KEAR)

Lat: 40.73°NLon: 99°WElev: 2133ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.62 in (1001.0 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Jun 4:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Kearney NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of sprinkles after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of sprinkles before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of sprinkles after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of sprinkles before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kearney NE
 40.71°N 99.08°W (Elev. 2192 ft)
Last Update:
4:21 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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