Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

North Platte, North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF)

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

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SE 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 15 Jul 4:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Lincoln County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.



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