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Columbus, NE
Right Now
85°
- Humidity: 61%
- Feels Like: 90°
- Heat Index: 90°
- Wind: 9 mph
- Wind Chill: 85°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:36:46 AM
- Sunset: 08:31:43 PM
- Dew Point: 70°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. Low 63F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. Low 63F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 86F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Precip
7 PM
84°
0%
7 PM
84°
Wind: NNE @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 63%
Wind Chill: 84°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
8 PM
81°
1%
8 PM
81°
Wind: NNE @ 8 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 68%
Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 86°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
9 PM
77°
14%
9 PM
77°
Wind: NE @ 6 mph
Precip: 14% Chance
Humidity: 83%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
10 PM
76°
1%
10 PM
76°
Wind: NE @ 5 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 82%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
11 PM
74°
2%
11 PM
74°
Wind: NE @ 6 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 86%
Wind Chill: 74°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
12 AM
72°
2%
12 AM
72°
Wind: ENE @ 7 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
1 AM
71°
3%
1 AM
71°
Wind: ENE @ 6 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 90%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
2 AM
70°
5%
2 AM
70°
Wind: ENE @ 6 mph
Precip: 5% Chance
Humidity: 90%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
3 AM
68°
4%
3 AM
68°
Wind: ENE @ 5 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 93%
Wind Chill: 68°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
4 AM
67°
5%
4 AM
67°
Wind: E @ 5 mph
Precip: 5% Chance
Humidity: 97%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 69°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 8 mi
5 AM
66°
6%
5 AM
66°
Wind: ENE @ 5 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 99%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 68°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 8 mi
6 AM
65°
6%
6 AM
65°
Wind: E @ 4 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 65°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
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This evening's outlook for Columbus: Mainly clear. Low 64F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. The forecast is showing a hot day in Columbus Friday. Temperatures are projected to be a scorcher tomorrow with temperatures reaching a high of 94, though luckily it will feel much cooler at . A 69-degree …
The southwestern corner of the state is now experiencing exceptional drought, the most severe category. It's the first time since 2013 that category of drought has shown up in Nebraska.
As much of the U.S. experiences what might be “its hottest summer ever,” the Farmers’ Almanac is predicting another extreme season — winter.
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Hot temperatures are predicted today. Temperatures are projected to be a quite blistering high of 93. Today has the makings of a perfect day to hit the pool or find a nice air-conditioned room. Expect a drastic drop in temperatures though, with a low reaching 64 degrees. Today's conditions a…
Columbus's evening forecast: Clear skies with a few passing clouds. Low 66F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Looking ahead, the Columbus area can expect a hot day tomorrow. Temperatures are projected to be a steamy day tomorrow with temperatures reaching a high of 94, though luckily it will feel muc…