Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 16 Jun 7:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Staplehurst NE

Severe T-storm Watch June 16, 08:28pm until June 17, 12:00am
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch June 16, 08:28pm until June 17, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Tue

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 65 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind 8 to 14 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 10 to 14 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Windy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Staplehurst NE
 40.96°N 97.18°W (Elev. 1539 ft)
8:17 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
8pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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