Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Albertus Airport (KFEP)

Lat: 42.25° N Lon: 89.58° W Elev: 837 ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 16 May 3:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Stephenson County

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Monday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the upper 40s.
Wednesday Through Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs around 70.



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127 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026
 
 

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