Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southeast; Late-Season Snowstorm in the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms across Texas to the southern Appalachians pose risks of damaging winds, large hail, a couple of tornadoes, and potential flooding through Wednesday. A late-season snowstorm will continue to produce heavy snow over parts of the central Rockies, possibly resulting in travel disruptions, downed trees, and power outages. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

Lat: 41.45° N Lon: 97.33° W Elev: 1444 ft.

Fair

38°F

3°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 May 2:56 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Platte County

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Sunny, warmer with highs in the upper 70s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.



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220 AM CDT Wed May 6 2026
 
 

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