Observed 12:00 PM MDT at KIML

Max, NE weather

Windy and 48°9°, rain ~1–5 PM (56%).

Mostly agree

Now 48°9°

Windy · Feels like 41°5°

Feels like: 41°5°; Wind chill from 22 mph35 km/h wind · air 48°9°
Wind: 22 mph35 km/hgusts 30 mph48 km/h; From the north. Easing to 10 mph16 km/h by 7 PM
Dew point: 32°0°; Dry · up to 45°7° by 1 PM (comfortable)
UV tomorrow: 1Low; Low all day (peak 1)

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

From forecast models

Next 48 hours

26°14° cooler than this time yesterday (74°23° then, 48°9° now)

Good hours for

Rain for the next 48 hours (100%, 5.4 in137 mm)
Gusts to 30 mph48 km/h until 2 PM
Below 50°10° today after 5 PM
Low 43°6° tonight at 11 PM

This afternoonDown to 49°9° by 5 PM · Rain all afternoon (60%) · gusts to 30 mph48 km/h
TonightDown to 43°6° by 11 PM · Rain all night (90%)
Tomorrow morningUp to 50°10° by 11 AM · Rain all morning (80%)
Tomorrow afternoonUp to 55°13° by 3 PM · Rain all afternoon (100%)
Tomorrow nightDown to 45°7° by 5 AM · Rain all night (90%)
Monday morningUp to 53°12° by 11 AM · Rain all morning (60%)

Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
Hour	Conditions	Temperature	Feels like	Precipitation	Wind	Humidity	Cloud cover	UV index
Sat 12p	Cloudy	58°14° (likely 50°10° to 58°14°)	58°14°	40%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	20 mph32 km/h from N, gusts 30 mph48 km/h	57%	100%	1
Sat 1p	Showers	54°12° (likely 48°9° to 54°12°)	54°12°	60%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	20 mph32 km/h from N, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	71%	100%	1
Sat 2p	Drizzle	51°11° (likely 47°8° to 51°11°)	51°11°	50%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph38 km/h	77%	100%	0
Sat 3p	Rain	50°10° (likely 47°8° to 50°10°)	44°7°	40%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph39 km/h	80%	100%	1
Sat 4p	Cloudy	51°11° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°)	51°11°	60%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	77%	100%	0
Sat 5p	Drizzle	49°9° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°)	44°7°	50%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	83%	100%	0
Sat 6p	Drizzle	47°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°)	41°5°	40%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph30 km/h	89%	100%	0
Sat 7p	Drizzle	46°8° (likely 45°7° to 47°8°)	41°5°	50%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	89%	100%	0
Sat 8p	Showers	45°7° (likely 45°7° to 47°8°)	40°4°	60%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	93%	99%	0
Sat 9p	Showers	45°7° (likely 45°7° to 47°8°)	40°4°	70%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h	93%	99%	0
Sat 10p	Drizzle	44°7° (likely 44°7° to 46°8°)	40°4°	90%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h	96%	100%	0
Sat 11p	Rain	43°6° (likely 43°6° to 46°8°)	39°4°	80%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	100%	99%	0
Sun 12a	Showers	43°6° (likely 43°6° to 46°8°)	39°4°	80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	100%	100%	0
Sun 1a	Rain	43°6° (likely 43°6° to 46°8°)	40°4°	80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h	100%	99%	0
Sun 2a	Drizzle	44°7° (likely 44°7° to 46°8°)	41°5°	80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	96%	100%	0
Sun 3a	Drizzle	43°6° (likely 43°6° to 47°8°)	40°4°	40%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph15 km/h	100%	99%	0
Sun 4a	Showers	44°7° (likely 44°7° to 47°8°)	41°5°	30%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	96%	99%	0
Sun 5a	Drizzle	44°7° (likely 44°7° to 47°8°)	41°5°	40%, 0.07 in1.8 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	96%	100%	0
Sun 6a	Showers	43°6° (likely 43°6° to 47°8°)	40°4°	40%, 0.12 in3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	100%	99%	0
Sun 7a	Showers	43°6° (likely 43°6° to 47°8°)	40°4°	60%, 0.12 in3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	100%	100%	0
Sun 8a	Showers	44°7° (likely 44°7° to 47°8°)	41°5°	70%, 0.12 in3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 7 mph12 km/h	96%	99%	0
Sun 9a	Cloudy	46°8° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°)	43°6°	80%, 0.12 in3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	96%	100%	0
Sun 10a	Cloudy	49°9° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°)	46°8°	70%, 0.12 in3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph15 km/h	96%	100%	0
Sun 11a	Showers	50°10° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°)	47°8°	60%, 0.12 in3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	96%	100%	1
Sun 12p	Showers	51°11° (likely 47°8° to 52°11°)	51°11°	70%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 5 mph9 km/h	96%	99%	1
Sun 1p	Cloudy	53°12° (likely 48°9° to 53°12°)	53°12°	60%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	93%	99%	1
Sun 2p	Cloudy	54°12° (likely 49°9° to 55°13°)	54°12°	70%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	90%	99%	1
Sun 3p	Cloudy	55°13° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°)	55°13°	60%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph15 km/h	90%	98%	0
Sun 4p	Cloudy	55°13° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°)	55°13°	60%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph17 km/h	90%	100%	1
Sun 5p	Cloudy	55°13° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°)	55°13°	100%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph17 km/h	90%	99%	0
Sun 6p	Cloudy	56°13° (likely 49°9° to 56°13°)	56°13°	90%, 0.24 in6.1 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	93%	100%	0
Sun 7p	Cloudy	55°13° (likely 49°9° to 55°13°)	55°13°	90%, 0.24 in6.1 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph19 km/h	96%	100%	0
Sun 8p	Cloudy	54°12° (likely 49°9° to 56°13°)	54°12°	90%, 0.24 in6.1 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 14 mph23 km/h	100%	100%	0
Sun 9p	Cloudy	53°12° (likely 49°9° to 57°14°)	53°12°	90%, 0.24 in6.1 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	100%	100%	0
Sun 10p	Cloudy	53°12° (likely 49°9° to 59°15°)	53°12°	90%, 0.24 in6.1 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h	100%	99%	0
Sun 11p	Drizzle	52°11° (likely 49°9° to 59°15°)	52°11°	90%, 0.24 in6.1 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h	100%	98%	0
Mon 12a	Showers	52°11° (likely 49°9° to 58°14°)	52°11°	90%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 17 mph27 km/h	100%	97%	0
Mon 1a	Showers	51°11° (likely 50°10° to 58°14°)	51°11°	90%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 16 mph25 km/h	100%	98%	0
Mon 2a	Rain	50°10° (likely 50°10° to 57°14°)	46°8°	90%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 17 mph27 km/h	100%	99%	0
Mon 3a	Cloudy	48°9° (likely 48°9° to 57°14°)	43°6°	90%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	100%	100%	0
Mon 4a	Cloudy	47°8° (likely 47°8° to 56°13°)	42°6°	90%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	100%	98%	0
Mon 5a	Cloudy	45°7° (likely 45°7° to 56°13°)	39°4°	90%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 17 mph27 km/h	100%	97%	0
Mon 6a	Cloudy	44°7° (likely 44°7° to 56°13°)	38°3°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h	100%	95%	0
Mon 7a	Showers	45°7° (likely 45°7° to 58°14°)	39°4°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	100%	86%	0
Mon 8a	Showers	47°8° (likely 47°8° to 59°15°)	41°5°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 19 mph30 km/h	100%	73%	0
Mon 9a	Showers	49°9° (likely 48°9° to 60°16°)	44°7°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	100%	79%	1
Mon 10a	Showers	51°11° (likely 47°8° to 64°18°)	51°11°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from SW, gusts 19 mph30 km/h	96%	72%	2
Mon 11a	Showers	53°12° (likely 47°8° to 66°19°)	53°12°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from W, gusts 17 mph27 km/h	89%	56%	3

Days ahead

Tap a day for its hours and the official wording.

Today, Oct 24. Showers. High 63°17°, low 41°5°. Rain 0.28 in7.1 mm, 60% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Rain, 58°14°
  60% chance · 0.42 in11 mm
2. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Rain, 45°7°
  90% chance · 0.66 in17 mm
3. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Rain, 43°6°
  80% chance · 0.42 in11 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: Rain showers likely. Cloudy. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then rain showers and patchy fog. Cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
63°17°–70°21°
Low, likely
41°5°–46°8°
Wind
27 mph43 km/h, gusts 48 mph78 km/h
UV peak
2
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Showers. High 58°14°, low 44°7°. Rain 0.5 in13 mm, 100% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Showers, 44°7°
  80% chance · 0.72 in18 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Showers, 55°13°
  100% chance · 0.84 in21 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Drizzle, 54°12°
  90% chance · 1.4 in37 mm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Rain, 45°7°
  90% chance · 0.78 in20 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain showers and patchy fog. Cloudy. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
50°10°–59°15°
Low, likely
44°7°–46°8°
Wind
14 mph23 km/h, gusts 23 mph37 km/h
UV peak
1
Monday, Oct 26. Showers. High 61°16°, low 33°1°. Rain 0.19 in4.8 mm, 60% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Showers, 47°8°
  60% chance · 0.12 in3 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 59°15°
  20% chance
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 47°9°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 42°5°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
54°12°–66°19°
Low, likely
33°1°–47°8°
Wind
20 mph33 km/h, gusts 28 mph45 km/h
UV peak
5
Tuesday, Oct 27. Mostly cloudy. High 64°18°, low 39°4°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 47°8°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 65°18°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 55°13°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 48°9°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
61°16°–70°21°
Low, likely
35°2°–46°8°
Wind
16 mph25 km/h
UV peak
4
Wednesday, Oct 28. Mostly sunny. High 66°19°, low 35°2°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 49°9°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 61°16°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 52°11°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 45°7°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
60°16°–66°19°
Low, likely
35°2°–50°10°
Wind
10 mph16 km/h, gusts 32 mph51 km/h
UV peak
2
Thursday, Oct 29. Mostly cloudy. High 65°18°, low 40°4°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 48°9°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 65°18°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 57°14°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Drizzle, 52°11°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
64°18°–66°19°
Low, likely
40°4°–49°9°
Wind
11 mph18 km/h, gusts 18 mph29 km/h
UV peak
4
Friday, Oct 30. Showers. High 66°19°, low 40°4°. Rain 0.01 in0.3 mm, 30% chance. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 54°12°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Partly sunny, 71°21°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 63°17°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 56°13°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
66°19°–72°22°
Low, likely
40°4°–54°12°
Wind
22 mph35 km/h, gusts 29 mph47 km/h
UV peak
3
Saturday, Oct 31. Drizzle. High 63°17°, low 51°11°. Rain 0.06 in1.5 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Drizzle, 56°13°
  20% chance · 0.12 in2.9 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 66°19°
  20% chance
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Partly cloudy, 56°13°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 48°9°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
59°15°–69°21°
Low, likely
44°7°–59°15°
Wind
17 mph28 km/h, gusts 28 mph45 km/h
UV peak
3
Sunday, Nov 1. Drizzle. High 57°14°, low 45°7°. Rain 0.13 in3.3 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 48°9°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 57°14°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 49°9°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 43°6°
  20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
49°9°–63°17°
Low, likely
39°4°–52°11°
Wind
28 mph45 km/h, gusts 51 mph81 km/h
UV peak
4
Monday, Nov 2. Cloudy. High 61°16°, low 42°6°. Rain 0.05 in1.3 mm, 30% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 48°9°
  30% chance
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 62°17°
  20% chance
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 53°12°
  20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
55°13°–68°20°
Low, likely
35°2°–51°11°
Wind
17 mph27 km/h, gusts 39 mph63 km/h
UV peak
4

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The outlook

Today
56% chance of rain, high 63°, low 41°.
Tomorrow
96% chance of rain, high 58°, low 44°, cooling off.
Monday
58% chance of rain, high 61°, low 33°, warming up.
Rest of week
Mostly dry, highs 57–66°.

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What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Republican River near Benkelman

9.1 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 3.9 ft
Flow: 73 cfs

Reading from Sat 11:30 AM · NWS gauge page

Republican River at Stratton

9.4 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 4.2 ft
Flow: 7 cfs

Reading from Sat 10:45 AM · NWS gauge page

S. Fork Republican River near Benkelman

10 mi

Below flood stage

Level: -0.5 ft

Reading from Sat 10:30 AM · NWS gauge page

Rock Creek at Parks, NE

18 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 2.3 ft

Reading from Sat 10:45 AM · NWS gauge page

Sun & moon

Sun

Daylight: 10 h 47 min; Losing 2 min 30 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 28 min less
Golden hour: 5:15–6:09 PM; Morning 6:49–7:43 AM
Blue hour: 6:09–6:20 PM; Morning 6:38–6:49 AM; first light 6:38 AM

Stars tonight? Poor

Clouds most of the night (about 99% cover).

Moon

Waxing gibbous

97% lit · growing

Today: sets 5:22 AM · rises 4:51 PM
Full moon: Oct 25
New moon: Nov 9

Looking northwest from Max.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.

Max, NE weather

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Today

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Monday

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What changed since yesterday

Radar

Rivers

Republican River near Benkelman

Republican River at Stratton

S. Fork Republican River near Benkelman

Rock Creek at Parks, NE

Sun & moon

Sun

Stars tonight? Poor

Moon