Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 7:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lincoln NE

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Labor Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lincoln NE
 40.84°N 96.71°W (Elev. 1194 ft)
7:35 am CDT Aug 28, 2025
8am CDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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