Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding in the Central U.S.; A Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

A slow moving cold front will bring multiple rounds of widespread heavy rain, localized flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms from the central Plains into the Great Lakes through Saturday. A dangerous heatwave with record breaking and triple digit temperatures is expected this weekend into next week over the Northwest U.S. Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	25 Jun 12:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Lincoln NE

Flash Flood Watch until June 26, 07:00am

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Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch until June 26, 07:00am

NOW until
7:00am Sat

Flash Flood Watch
Overnight

Chance
T-storms
Low: 74 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 88 °F
Friday
Night

T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Low: 68 °F
Saturday

Chance
T-storms
High: 81 °F
Saturday
Night

Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 64 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
High: 83 °F
Sunday
Night

Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 62 °F
Monday

Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
High: 83 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 74. North northeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Monday

A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.