Local weather forecast

Weather in Wood River, NE

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 68883

Patchy rain nearby
Now57°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low78° / 56°
Rain chance55%
Wind10 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby57°39% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby61°22% rain
11 AMPartly Cloudy64°17% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby67°18% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby68°20% rain
2 PMOvercast69°18% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy71°7% rain
4 PMSunny74°3% rain
5 PMSunny75°3% rain
6 PMSunny74°4% rain
7 PMSunny78°7% rain
8 PMClear75°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
78° 56°Sunny
Rain 55%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
71° 59°Overcast
Rain 21%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
80° 60°Overcast
Rain 69%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like53°F
Humidity92%
Pressure29.91 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind10 mph SSE
Wind gusts18 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:26 AM
Sunset07:25 PM
Moonrise07:15 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour7 PM · 78°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance8 AM · 43%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 18 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 39%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 53°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

71°F, 7% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 39%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Wood River

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

Wood River is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.82°N latitude and 98.60°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.

Wood River weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 57°F in Wood River, NE. Today's high is 78°F with a 55% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 92%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wood River

Sunrise is at 07:26 AM and sunset is at 07:25 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 71°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 21%.

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