Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. Today; Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible today and Thursday across parts of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and mid Mississippi Valley. Damaging winds, large hail and flooding should be the main threats. A record-breaking and dangerous heatwave is coming to the West. Dozens of daily high temperature records could be broken starting this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	S 14 G 23 mph
Barometer	29.82 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	23 Jun 9:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Lincoln NE

Today

Hot
High: 97 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms
Low: 75 °F
Thursday

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
High: 94 °F
Thursday
Night

T-storms
Likely
Low: 72 °F
Friday

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

Chance
T-storms
Low: 66 °F
Saturday

Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 81 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 63 °F
Sunday

Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 87 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. 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 chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.