Flooding Threat Along the Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies and High Plains; Cooler Weather in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 30 Aug 12:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Lincoln Municipal Airport NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 74. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 62. East wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 69. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 60. East wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 69. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 60. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Labor Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Lincoln Municipal Airport NE
 40.84°N 96.77°W (Elev. 1161 ft)
1:35 pm CDT Aug 30, 2025
1pm CDT Aug 30, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 5, 2025
 
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