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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 7:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Lincoln NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Lincoln NE
 40.79°N 96.62°W (Elev. 1257 ft)
Last Update:
7:35 pm CDT Jul 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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