Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Nebraska City, Nebraska City Municipal Airport (KAFK)

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

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain in Vicinity

64°F

18°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.74 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 3:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Johnson County

This Afternoon
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Monday
Showers likely. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west around 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows around 40. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.



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