Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sparta Community-Hunter Field Airport (KSAR)

Lat: 38.15° N Lon: 89.7° W Elev: 528 ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 10:15 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Randolph County

Rest Of Today
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. West winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 90. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday And Monday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.
Tuesday
Sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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