Local weather forecast

Weather in Oak, NE

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 68964

Patchy rain nearby
Now60°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low81° / 60°
Rain chance77%
Wind12 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flash Flood Warning issued September 26 at 12:56AM CDT until September 26 at 5:15AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

At 1256 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated a swath of heavy rain from thunderstorms Friday evening across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.1 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Osborne, Downs, Mankato, Cawker City, Glen Elder, Jewell, Burr Oak, Portis, Ionia, Webber, Montrose and Lovewell State Park.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 11:18PM CDT until September 26 at 5:15AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

FFWGID The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Jewell County in north central Kansas... Northwestern Mitchell County in north central Kansas... Central Osborne County in north central Kansas... Southeastern Smith County in north central Kansas... * Until 515 AM CDT. * At 1118 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Osborne, Downs, Mankato, Cawker City, Glen Elder, Jewell, Burr Oak, Portis, Esbon, Ionia, Webber, Montrose and Lovewell State Park. The heaviest rain amounts near 4 inches are from near Downs northeastward into far southwest Jewell County.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby60°30% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby65°27% rain
11 AMLight rain shower68°48% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby70°20% rain
1 PMOvercast71°16% rain
2 PMCloudy73°12% rain
3 PMOvercast75°13% rain
4 PMOvercast76°12% rain
5 PMOvercast77°11% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy77°7% rain
7 PMSunny81°6% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby76°29% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
81° 60°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 77%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
80° 64°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
81° 61°Overcast
Rain 36%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F
Humidity92%
Pressure29.93 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph S
Wind gusts32 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:23 AM
Sunset07:22 PM
Moonrise07:12 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour7 PM · 81°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 60°F
Highest rain chance11 AM · 48%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 32 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 48%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 12 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

77°F, 7% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 32 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 48%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Oak

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

Oak is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.24°N latitude and 97.90°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.

Oak weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 60°F in Oak, NE. Today's high is 81°F with a 77% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 32 mph. Relative humidity is 92%, pressure is 29.93 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Oak

Sunrise is at 07:23 AM and sunset is at 07:22 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 80°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.

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