Ocean temperatures hit record highs in June, fueling extreme weather like floods and storms. Scientists warn a strong El Niño is prolonging marine heat waves, threatening wildlife and coastal regions.
Wahoo, NE
Right Now
77°
- Humidity: 75%
- Feels Like: 77°
- Heat Index: 77°
- Wind: 9 mph
- Wind Chill: 77°
- UV Index: 9 Very High
- Sunrise: 06:01:40 AM
- Sunset: 09:01:21 PM
- Dew Point: 69°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Sunshine this morning. Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High 92F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms this evening followed by occasional showers overnight. A few storms may be severe. Low 68F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tomorrow
Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. High 86F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
9 AM
79°
11 mph
1%
9 AM
79°
Wind: SSW @ 11 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 71%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 69°
10 AM
82°
11 mph
1%
10 AM
82°
Wind: SSW @ 11 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 66%
Wind Chill: 82°
Heat Index: 87°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
11 AM
85°
11 mph
0%
11 AM
85°
Wind: SSW @ 11 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 61%
Wind Chill: 85°
Heat Index: 91°
UV Index: 6 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
12 PM
87°
10 mph
1%
12 PM
87°
Wind: SSW @ 10 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 58%
Wind Chill: 87°
Heat Index: 93°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
1 PM
89°
10 mph
2%
1 PM
89°
Wind: SSW @ 10 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 57%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 96°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°
2 PM
90°
11 mph
15%
2 PM
90°
Wind: SSW @ 11 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 55%
Wind Chill: 90°
Heat Index: 98°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°
3 PM
90°
9 mph
15%
3 PM
90°
Wind: SSW @ 9 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 55%
Wind Chill: 90°
Heat Index: 99°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
4 PM
91°
8 mph
15%
4 PM
91°
Wind: SSW @ 8 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 53%
Wind Chill: 91°
Heat Index: 99°
UV Index: 6 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°
5 PM
90°
7 mph
24%
5 PM
90°
Wind: SSW @ 7 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 56%
Wind Chill: 90°
Heat Index: 98°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
6 PM
89°
6 mph
37%
6 PM
89°
Wind: SSW @ 6 mph
Precip: 37% Chance
Humidity: 58%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 98°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 73°
7 PM
87°
6 mph
39%
7 PM
87°
Wind: ENE @ 6 mph
Precip: 39% Chance
Humidity: 63%
Wind Chill: 87°
Heat Index: 95°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 73°
8 PM
82°
6 mph
15%
8 PM
82°
Wind: NNE @ 6 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 74%
Wind Chill: 82°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 73°
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