Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns 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 Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oakes Municipal Airport (K2D5)

Lat: 46.17° N Lon: 98.08° W Elev: 1335 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.68 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Sep 4:35 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

McIntosh County

Today
Decreasing clouds. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 60. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Windy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.



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436 AM CDT Fri Sep 11 2026
 
 

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