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

North Platte, North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF)

Lat: 41.12° N Lon: 100.67° W Elev: 2776 ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain and Breezy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 25 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (999.0 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 2:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

McPherson County

Rest Of Tonight
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Sunday
Breezy. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph, increasing to north 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Windy. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Monday
Windy. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Monday Night
Windy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.



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