Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. 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.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 8:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

McPherson County

Today
Sunny. Highs around 90. West winds around 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.



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209 AM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
 
 

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