Excessive Heat — Douglas, Nebraska

2025-07-29 · Douglas, Nebraska

Event narrative

KOMA ASOS measured heat index up to 111 degrees. KMLE AWOS measured heat index up to 112 degrees. Personal weather stations and mesonets measured heat index of 115, 117 and 118 degrees.

Wider weather episode

A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat gripped southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 as a mid-level ridge remained in place over the central Plains. Afternoon high temperatures climbed into the mid to upper 90s, while oppressive humidity pushed heat index values to 112 to 124 degrees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1284093. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.