Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Valentine, Miller Field (KVTN)

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

Light Rain Fog/Mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 26 Apr 11:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Valentine NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers.  High near 44. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly before noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. High near 44. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Valentine NE
 42.88°N 100.56°W
12:13 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
12pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 2, 2026
 
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