Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McCook, McCook Municipal Airport (KMCK)

Lat: 40.2° N Lon: 100.59° W Elev: 2579 ft.

86°F

30°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1001.6 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 29 Jun 12:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Red Willow County

Today
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday
Decreasing clouds. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds. Lows around 70.
Independence Day
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear with chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 80s.



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