Heavy Rainfall Threat for Mid-Atlantic into Southern New England; Fire Weather Hazards for the West

Heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms may cause flash flooding in the northern Mid-Atlantic today. The Mid-Atlantic and Southeast heatwave is slowly easing, while cooler, drier air spreads across the Central and Eastern U.S. for the start of August. Critical fire conditions persist in the Pacific Northwest and Four Corners due to dry storms and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

ST FRANCIS (KSYF)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 101.8°WElev: 3363ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 31 Jul 1:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Benkelman NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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Point Forecast:
Benkelman NE
 40.04°N 101.53°W
11:43 am MDT Jul 31, 2025
12pm MDT Jul 31, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 6, 2025
 
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