Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	SE 7 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	2 Aug 6:54 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Lincoln NE

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tuesday

Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.