Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

North Platte, North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF)

Lat: 41.12°NLon: 100.67°WElev: 2776ft.

Partly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1004.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 15 Jul 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

North Platte NE

Severe T-storm Watch until July 15, 11:00pm
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 15, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 61 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
North Platte NE
 41.13°N 100.76°W
6:15 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
6pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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