Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Nebraska City, Nebraska City Municipal Airport (KAFK)

Lat: 40.6° N Lon: 95.85° W Elev: 1161 ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.68 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 7:35 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Otoe County

Today
Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Windy with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming south 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Monday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. West winds around 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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747 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026
 
 

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