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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

A Few Clouds

90°F

32°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	S 18 G 26 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 12:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Dorchester NE

This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 9 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.