Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast, Montana, and Iowa; Lowell Begins to Impact Hawaii

Strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rain are expected across portions of the Southeast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail across portions of Montana. Heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across Iowa and vulnerable areas in Utah. Lowell will bring heavy rain, dangerous swells and rip currents to portions of Hawaii. Sweltering heat persists across the South-Central US. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 6 Sep 11:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lincoln NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 96 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 100 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 70. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lincoln NE
 40.82°N 96.68°W (Elev. 1214 ft)
11:31 am CDT Sep 6, 2026
12pm CDT Sep 6, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 12, 2026
 
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