Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics
Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Lincoln NE Issued by: National Weather Service WFO Omaha, NE Last Update: 4:35 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025 | |
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind around 9 mph. Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. | |
| Lincoln NE 40.82°N 96.68°W (Elev. 1214 ft) | |
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