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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 7 Aug 3:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lincoln NE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lincoln NE
 40.82°N 96.68°W (Elev. 1214 ft)
Last Update:
4:35 pm CDT Aug 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Aug 7, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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