Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wayne, Wayne Municipal Airport (KLCG)

Lat: 42.24°NLon: 96.98°WElev: 1430ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Jul 10:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wayne NE

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Wayne NE
 42.23°N 97.03°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
10:35 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
10am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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