Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Dangerous Heat in the Southern and Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. over the next couple of days, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected. Dangerous heat will persist across the southern and western U.S. through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, where dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kearney, Kearney Municipal Airport (KEAR)

Lat: 40.73°NLon: 99°WElev: 2133ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jun 4:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Kearney NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. East northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 67. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 67. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kearney NE
 40.71°N 99.08°W (Elev. 2192 ft)
1:31 pm CDT Jun 23, 2026
5pm CDT Jun 23, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 30, 2026
 
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