Local weather forecast

Weather in Nelson, NE

Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 68961

Partly Cloudy
Now67°F

Partly Cloudy

High / Low81° / 59°
Rain chance76%
Wind14 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 5:06AM CDT until September 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Jewell County in north central Kansas... Northwestern Mitchell County in north central Kansas... Northeastern Osborne County in north central Kansas... Southeastern Smith County in north central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 504 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Osborne, Downs, Mankato, Cawker City, Glen Elder, Jewell, Burr Oak, Ionia, Webber, Montrose and Lovewell State Park.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPartly Cloudy67°13% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby71°25% rain
2 PMOvercast71°18% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy75°6% rain
4 PMSunny79°3% rain
5 PMSunny79°2% rain
6 PMSunny78°2% rain
7 PMSunny81°4% rain
8 PMClear78°4% rain
9 PMClear76°7% rain
10 PMClear73°11% rain
11 PMClear72°13% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
81° 59°Sunny
Rain 76%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
75° 62°Sunny
Rain 13%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
81° 61°Overcast
Rain 32%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like62°F
Humidity78%
Pressure29.90 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph S
Wind gusts20 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:23 AM
Sunset07:23 PM
Moonrise07:13 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour7 PM · 81°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 62°F
Highest rain chance1 PM · 25%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 19 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 25%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 62°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

78°F, 2% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 20 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 67°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 25%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Nelson

Nebraska has a continental Great Plains climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and a spring and summer severe-storm season.

Nelson is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.20°N latitude and 98.07°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Nelson weather today

Partly Cloudy and 67°F in Nelson, NE. Today's high is 81°F with a 76% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 29.90 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Nelson

Sunrise is at 07:23 AM and sunset is at 07:23 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 75°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 13%.

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