Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbus, Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU)

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

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	17 Aug 7:56 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Platte County

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers this evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tuesday

Partly sunny. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Humid with lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday

Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs around 80.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 80.