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.

Heavy Rain and Windy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 40 G 59 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 15 Jul 11:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Seward NE

Severe T-storm Watch July 16, 12:26am until July 16, 03:00am
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Severe T-storm Watch
  •  
    Severe T-storm Watch July 16, 12:26am until July 16, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 67 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 68 °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 89. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 67. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth 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 75. North northeast wind around 11 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 southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 8 to 14 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 68. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Seward NE
 40.9°N 97.09°W (Elev. 1444 ft)
12:17 am CDT Jul 16, 2025
12am CDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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