Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Rain Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 16 Jul 1:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lincoln Municipal Airport NE

Severe T-storm Watch July 16, 02:25am until July 16, 03:00am
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Severe T-storm Watch
  •  
    Severe T-storm Watch July 16, 02:25am until July 16, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3am and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 68. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southwest. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. 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 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 6 to 11 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 69. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Lincoln Municipal Airport NE
 40.86°N 96.77°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
1:35 am CDT Jul 16, 2025
2am CDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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